The Hidden Power of Kindness #1

So . . . There's a wonderful book by Lawrence G. Lovasik called The Hidden Power of Kindness.  It falls under the "don't judge a book by its cover" category because the cover pictures offend any person with aesthetical sensibilities [sorry Sophia Press, but it's true].  However, the pages within contain some of the best simple and practical guidelines towards living out the virtue of charity that I have ever read.  I began re-reading it for Lent, and despite my best efforts, I'm barely done with chapter two.  Each paragraph causes me to stop and reflect (and repent for my failings), and I think more of the book is underlined than not.

That being said, I wanted to begin an online conversation with any of you who have read/are reading it.  AND if you just want to jump in and comment on our comments, I'd love to hear from you as well.  My goal is to post some quotations that struck me particularly and to offer some brief thoughts.  God willing, something posted will be what you needed to hear too, or else I'll just profit from the organization of and commitment to my own thoughts on the matter.

Basta.