kindness day...

 yesterday was "kindness day"... and on my day in the

city i tried to spread as much of it as i could.

 i left this for an unsuspecting metro north rider...

 i brought pema a plant so that he could have more nature...

he misses the mountains and trees.

inking my Buddha drawing was compassion

and kindness in action, but i wish i could have been kinder

to myself... i was having quite a hard time with a

shaky brush and uneven ink lines... out of practice i guess.

dinner at my favorite restaurant - souen near union square

with lovely ria... my friend and india travel partner

from 2 years ago. it was interesting to compare what our goals

were back then to where we are right now in our lives.

also, a little jade gift for her to grow in her new apt. in brooklyn

 then into union square with tea and delicious brownies

sitting at the feet of ghandi... the king of kindness.

 back onto the subway and on my way home...

i gave a small donation to this sweet accordion player

and he posed for the camera:)

i know that it's nice to be reminded to be kind to people

on a specific day, but why can't we all be more kind

everyday? kind day should be everyday,

so should peace day, love day, hug day, join together day,

compassion day, include everyone day....

ahhh, utopia....

not only, did i try to spread kindness, but
i was open to receiving it too... here are some
kind things that came my way:

1. my friend jen f. bringing me beautiful photos for our studio sale
2. two men holding doors open for me at the post office
3. someone buying my hot pink buddha on etsy!
4. glenn's gift of yoga therapy (and so much more...)
5. someone asking if i was next in line at a cafe in williamsburg
6. hugs from all of my ny family
7. pema telling me that i had good lines in my Buddha drawing
8. sunshine... pure sunshine and clean air to breathe
9. smiles
10. you reading this:)