{"id":5330,"date":"2012-12-24T00:00:20","date_gmt":"2012-12-24T05:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/haveamagnificentday\/?p=5330"},"modified":"2012-12-24T13:28:34","modified_gmt":"2012-12-24T18:28:34","slug":"lessons-of-kindness-from-a-hobbit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/haveamagnificentday\/2012\/12\/lessons-of-kindness-from-a-hobbit.html","title":{"rendered":"Lessons of Kindness from a Hobbit"},"content":{"rendered":"

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“Some believe it is only great power that can hold evil in check, but that is not what I have found.\u00a0 It is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay.\u00a0 Small acts of kindness and love.\u00a0 Why Bilbo Baggins?\u00a0 Perhaps because I am afraid, and he gives me courage.”<\/p>\n

Gandalf, “The Hobbit Movie.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Life always gives you opportunities for love and growth.<\/span>
\nLife is unfolding every moment for your highest good.<\/span>
\nThe key is for you to have eyes to see it.
\nYou filter your experiences through your values and perceptions.<\/span>
\nBe open and look with your heart.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Hobbit has always been one of my favorite books.<\/span>
\nIt is full of wonder, fun and adventure.<\/span>
\nThroughout the book there are profound lessons that can improve your life.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is perfect that the title is “There and Back Again.”<\/span>
\nHaven’t you had times in your life that you can relate to this?<\/span>
\nHow many times have you found yourself back where you started?<\/span><\/p>\n

I enjoyed this new movie, especially when Gandalf the Wizard spoke to Lady Galadriel about evil.\u00a0 What a wonderful way to explain how powerful the smallest act of kindness is.\u00a0 Love and kindness transform the world instantly.\u00a0 It doesn’t take a powerful army or weapon, just the truth and a little love and kindness.<\/span><\/p>\n

The world today is screaming for love and kindness.<\/span>\u00a0 Many people are consumed in the cultural conditioning of success – money, power, sex, technology, etc.<\/span>\u00a0 Companies, governments and people spend billions of dollars to brainwash you.<\/span>\u00a0 They want you to buy their products and most importantly follow their program.<\/span><\/p>\n

You are blessed with the freedom of choice and the co-creative ability.<\/span>
\nUse your mind for its greatest good!<\/span>
\nUse your intuition and your senses for their highest good!<\/span>
\nBe the best you can be and practice kindness.<\/span><\/p>\n

Discover your higher purpose for being here.<\/span>
\nDo the most good you can every moment.<\/span>
\nMake a difference !<\/span><\/p>\n

smiles,<\/span>
\n\ud83d\ude42 Lee<\/span>
\nThe MEGA Coach<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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