World Kindness Day

A little over four months ago I started this blog in my little corner of the internet in an effort to spread disability awareness, inclusion, and kindness. In that short amount of time, our community has gained over 5,000 people from all over the world. These people, you all, have shared stories, sent messages, and encouraged me more than I could have ever imagined. It is because of you that I am able to continuing spreading my message. It all began with this very first blog post, and, if you’re one of the 5,000 that has joined since, I encourage you to take a second to read it and learn about why I began this journey.

Other TopicsMacy GilsonNovember 13, 2019kindness, world kindness day, kindness mattersComment

Sprinkle Kindness

Teacher friends, this one is for you! Let me help out your lesson planning (I know, over-achievers, you were done by July!) with this back-to-school activity to introduce kindness in your classroom. This month’s resource is called “Sprinkle Kindness” and is a fun way to launch a kindness campaign in your classroom! This activity is designed to get your students brainstorming about ways they can implement kindness at school, and then offer them a chance to hear from their peers to gain more ideas.

How a Cup of Coffee Changed My Heart

In my field, I have the privilege of working with very special people, who often find joy in the smallest of things. Last week, as I began a therapy session with one of my clients, he asked me if he could have my (half-drinken, lipstick stained) coffee.

Other TopicsMacy GilsonJuly 17, 2019kindness, heart, speech therapy, speech language pathologistComment

Kids Ask Questions (and that’s okay!)

I grew up in a community where respect was valued more than anything else. Respecting my teachers, respecting my coaches, respecting my parents….the list goes on. I still hold the belief that respect is one of the most important qualities we can instill in our children. I also believe that our idea of respect gets twisted sometimes.

Disability EducationMacy GilsonJuly 3, 2019kindness, awareness, disability Comments

My Why

And while we may not all have the opportunity to serve others through our chosen career paths, we all have the opportunity to serve others through the way we live our lives, the way we choose our words, and the way we teach our children to do the same.