March 31

Words can encourage

Or they can bring someone down

Why not lift them up? 

Alberta 2013

March 30

I am not worthless

I have gifts to give the world

That teach of kindness

Pakistan 2010

March 29

Offering kindness

How much goodness will be spread

By filling the need?

Québec 2006

March 28

Simple disconnect

Can ruin the chance to love

Learn where the source is

Atlanta 2008

March 27

Love can come easy

But to love when love is hard

That changes the world

Camp of internally displaced persons, Northern Pakistan 2010

March 26

In loving myself

Stop and see how far I've come

Being kind to me

Ireland 2006

March 25

Act in active love

Not just to prevent a hurt

Each moment's a chance

South Korea 2013

March 24

Firmly planted trees

May sway and dance in the wind

But they do not fall

Colorado 2008

March 23

Can't always say yes

Tough love is sometimes better

Though it's not easy

Colorado 2008

March 22

Kindness comes easy

Except when motives are false

Examine your heart

Alberta 2015

March 21

Compassion for self

Grows strong when shown to others

May all be strengthened

Singapore 2013

March 20

Life has ups and downs

But just as the seasons change

Spring comes once again

Pennsylvania 2014

March 19

Try to ignore it

But all parts of self are there

Cannot run from it

England 2006

March 18

Young bird may falter

Loving himself he still tries

Gaining liberty

California 2010

March 17

What can I improve

To be useful to others?

What change do I need?

Indian 2012

March 16

When I love myself

I learn to set my boundaries

So I can refresh

London 2006

March 15

Never miss a chance

To receive compassion shown

Let your heart pause there

Alberta 2013

March 14

Nurturing the rose

Soon enough it will blossom

When its time has come

Singapore 2013

March 13

Blunt force makes sharp cuts 

Love like a river should flow

Where waters can soothe

Indus River 2010

March 12

Walk in someone's shoes

Before igniting anger

That fire need not start

South Korea 2012

March 11

The good with the bad

I can love all that I am

In spite of myself

Wall of mirrors, Pakistan 2010

March 10

How large will I build

The window of my escape?

I have all the tools

Thailand 2012

March 9

Seeking heart to heart

That's the way of compassion

Now open the door

Spain 2006

March 8

How much does it cost

But to share a sincere smile

In passing someone?

India 2011

March 7

Find it in yourself

To celebrate the good things

Despite any bad

South Korea 2012

March 6

Keep your eyes open

Take note the fragile moment

To show compassion

Pakistan 2010

March 5

Sitting in stillness

Admiring present beauty

Nothing else needed

Alaska 2008

March 4

Meticulous care

Helps us reach our potential

Who we wish to be

Atlanta 2008

March 3

Rushing, rushing by

Red light stops me in my tracks

Breathe and reconnect

Hong Kong 2011

March 2

Sometimes we wander

From the path that we should take

Patience is the key

Colorado 2008

March 1

Forming a habit

Good or bad, both take practice

'Til it seems normal

Bangkok (Jade Palace) 2012