Podcast 69: Random Acts of Kindness

The world feels loud.
 Anxiety is contagious.

In Podcast 69, we talk about coping strategies that actually work — from “shields up” protection to the basket of love and light, to the simple power of one small act of kindness.

Try this today:
 Do one unexpected kindness — and notice what shifts in you.

Podcast 69: Random Acts of Kindness
Two Crones and a Microphone

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Transcript

Linda:
Hello and welcome to Two Crones and a Microphone. My name is Linda.

Betty:
I am Betty.

Sally:
And I’m Sally.

Linda:
We’re excited to talk with you about coping strategies for challenging events and emotions. A lot of us feel like we have too many plates spinning right now. So let’s talk about how to manage those spinning plates.

Betty:
First, welcome back, Linda. We’ve missed you the last couple of podcasts.

Linda:
Happy to be here.

Betty:
We were looking for a topic and agreed the world feels a little “whack-a-doodle” right now. Some people are marching. Some are writing letters. Some are avoiding family members because of political differences. Others are trying to tune it all out. But everyone is feeling the energy.

Linda:
Exactly. We’re energetic beings. What gets uploaded into our energy field gets transmitted to others. You can feel it in a grocery store. You can feel it in a room. Even our animals feel it.

Sally:
If someone doesn’t relate to that idea, think about test anxiety. I used to see it before exams. Students would start talking: “Did you study this?” “I didn’t do that.” Soon everyone’s anxiety was at a ten.

It’s the same with high-pressure situations like the Olympics. Athletes train for years, but the pressure can still throw them off. We do that too. We get flooded with feelings we didn’t plan for.

One way I cope is to slow down and intentionally focus on gratitude and grace instead of anger or agitation. I used to carry a coffee mug that said, Practice random acts of kindness and acts of beauty. That reminder still works.

Smile at someone. Thank the cashier. Pay for the coffee behind you. Do something small and unexpected. It shifts the energy for everyone involved.

Linda:
I love that. Dolores Ashcroft-Nowicki used to say when we offer kindness, we fill another person’s cup — and our own.

Betty:
And when someone compliments you, receive it. Let the kindness land. That gives back to the giver.

Linda:
Father James Martin once said the takeaway from his life story was simple: Be kind. That’s it.

Betty:
Kindness matters, especially when social media rewards outrage. We all carry a spark of the divine. My prayer is that people see that spark rather than my frustration.

Sally:
Anger is powerful, but we have to work with it consciously. I sometimes make a list: What exactly triggered me? Once I identify it, I can calm down.

Linda:
I also use what I call the “basket of love and light.” If I don’t know what to do with something, I consciously hand it over to the divine. I picture a massive container filled with light and grace and place the issue there. That act alone shifts my state.

Betty:
Prayer is energy. However you pray — meditation, written prayer, silent intention — you’re putting energy into the world.

Linda:
And sometimes, protection is needed. I use a simple phrase from Star Trek: “Shields up.” If I walk into chaotic energy, I reinforce my boundary.

Sally:
And sometimes the most powerful move is the exit strategy. You don’t have to storm out. You can calmly disengage. If a conversation becomes abusive or unproductive, you can say, “When we can return to a civil tone, I’m glad to re-engage.”

Betty:
Exactly. You can state your position clearly without escalating. Or you can walk away. That’s strength, not weakness.

Sally:
We each have a full toolkit. Sometimes I de-escalate professionally. Other times I say plainly, “That’s not acceptable,” and leave. Wisdom is knowing which tool to use.

Linda:
Before we close, here’s one pearl: if you’re overwhelmed, try the basket of love and light.

Sally:
And I invite you to do one small act of kindness every day. Then notice how it shifts your own energy.

Betty:
We’re helping you navigate the muddy waters of our times. Stick with us. Go find your glimmer. May you walk in beauty — knowing you are surrounded by it.

All:
Kaydeeshday.