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Dear Compassionate Houston Community and Friends,
As we step into a new year, may our hearts be filled with compassion and our minds enlightened with wisdom. With that strength and balance, let us all work together to heal our world and bring hope, connection, peace, and harmony to all. Join us in our theme of "Exploring the Best in Ourselves and Each Other" in 2025. Thank you for being part of the journey, and here’s to a bright year ahead!
Lets celebrate!
Help Our Compassionate Community Rock on RAK Day, February 17!
Random Acts of Kindness Day is a day dedicated to promoting kindness and encouraging people to perform random acts of kindness. It is celebrated on February 17th each year and serves as a reminder to spread positivity and make a difference in the lives of others through small acts of kindness. On this day, let kindness be at the forefront of our thoughts, words and actions.
We curated a selection of resources to inspire and guide you, from the various activities offered by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, a collection of kindness quotes, to a guided loving-kindness meditation. We expanded our resources this year by adding our program committee’s expansive list of free kindness activities for yourself and others.
We even provide you with a complimentary KindCard designed by Sneha Bhavsar, a local visual artist and board member. Just save the card and share with others! Let kindness ring during RAK Day and all week long during Random Acts of Kindness Week, February 9-15! > RAK RESOURCES 2025
Upcoming Programs 2025
New Compassionate Integrity Training (CIT) Course starts March 4!
There is new importance now in our connecting and acting from positions that embrace science, values and integrity & character. That is also the mission of CIT! Join us in our spring class so that we can collectively spread these ideals both within our network and in our influences beyond.
Our course spans 10 weeks, and after participants' recent positive feedback, we continue to follow our new 2024 format by dividing it into three distinct parts separated by short breaks. That ensures time for reflection and integration of the teachings. Completing the first part is a prerequisite for enrolling in subsequent parts.
Meditate & Connect with Marci
You are invited to a monthly 30-minute lunchtime program series with our partner, Marci Sharif. Use part of your lunch hour to get centered, meditate, and connect over a specific topic related to wellness each month. The program is online via Zoom and free to attend.
If you previously submitted a registration form for Marci’s monthly program, there is no need to register again. We will email you a Zoom link the morning of the event.
February Meditate & Connect with Marci:
Date: Tuesday, February 18, 12-12:30 PM. Topic: Spread the Love: A Meditation for Kindness
Join us as we reflect on and celebrate the month that gives us Random Acts of Kindness Week & Day and Valentine’s Day with a meditation on spreading love and kindness.
Sign the Charter for Compassion
Compassionate Houston was inspired by the Charter for Compassion. Its principles of treating others with respect; encouraging appreciation of cultural and religious diversity; and cultivating an informed empathy with the suffering of all human beings were our aspirational foundation.
How can you get started, where do you find information, how do you stay connected so you can become one of our trailblazers?
Check out our “Compassion AT YOUR FINGERTIPS” page.
Grow With Us
Tell us how we can support you and collaborate to grow the compassionate culture of Houston through awareness, education, community, and service.
Throughout the year, we are launching programs, opportunities, and service projects that address Compassionate Houston’s main objectives. We want to connect most effectively with you and your needs. Please fill out our survey by clicking on the button “Individual Survey.”
“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.”