Praise for A Pebble for Your Thoughts
“Small acts of kindness are one of the few things every person is capable of—regardless of age, geography, socioeconomic status, education, or occupation—it just takes intention. Teaching our children about their power to create positive ripples of hope every day and wherever they find themselves, and the cumulative impact of all those small acts of kindness is one of the most powerful lessons we can impart to our children.”
—Molly Yuska, Founder of Project Giving Kids
“Kindness is the great healer that lives inside of you. No matter what hardships you face—grief, anger, frustration, or despair—there is a part of you that is your own best friend, even if you have felt estranged from yourself for years. Welcome yourself back home, knowing that self-compassion is your birthright and your greatest resource. Offering yourself kindness is how you bear the unbearable, how you begin to heal yourself, and how you become a beacon of hope to other people in need. All you have to do is show you care.”
—Heather Stang, MA, C-IAYT, author of Mindfulness & Grief
“This idea is so right on so many levels. The tactile reminder of thoughts to enrich our lives. The unlimitedness of rocks similar to the abundant ways we can be more compassionate. And, I love its double message: physical rocks with meaningful messages, and, the fact that kindness truly does rock.”
—Allen Klein, author of The Art of Living Joyfully
“Maybe the thing I love most of all is how these sweet rocks give people hope, sometimes when they need it the most: cancer patients, people who lost a loved one, someone suffering from depression and anxiety and those who feel lost and alone. This book will inspire you to make a difference in the world.”
—Becca Anderson, author of Real Life Mindfulness and Badass Affirmations
“When you begin to focus on extending kindness toward others, you’ll feel more kindness coming toward you. Every Kindness Rock creates a ripple of love and kindheartedness, spreading a positive message out into the world. Megan Murphy’s marvelous book will not only teach you how to make these remarkable rocks but, more importantly, why you should create kindness rocks. What a wonderful way to share your heart!”
—Susyn Reeve, author of Heart Healing and The Inspired Life
“Megan Murphy actively makes the world a more loving, and less painful place. Her story and kindness rocks teach us that through helping others, we can find healing within ourselves.”
—Kate Allan, author of You Can Do All Things
“As a prayer artist, I see each of these Kindness Rocks as a prayer. This book is a wonder and The Kindness Rocks Project is making the world a better place. Brava, Megan Murphy for this inspired idea!”
—Janet Conner, author of Writing Down Your Soul
“We are here to love 24/7 and kindness rocks spreads that in such a special way. The heart connections created by A Pebble For Your Thoughts and this important movement can help heal the world and bring more caring compassion between people, which is much needed now.”
—Judy Ford, author of Every Day Love
A Pebble for Your Thoughts
How One Kindness Rock At the Right Moment Can Change Your Life
Megan Murphy
Mango Publishing
Coral Gables
Copyright © 2018 Megan Murphy.
Published by Mango Publishing Group, a division of Mango Media Inc.
Cover & Layout Design: Roberto Núñez
Cover Photo: Denise Barker Photography
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A Pebble for Your Thoughts: One Message at Just the Right Moment Can Change Someone’s Entire Day, Outlook, Life!
*The messages on the rocks pictured in this book are written in shorthand so may contain grammatical, spelling, or punctuation inconsistencies.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication number: 2018960037
ISBN: (print) 978-1-63353-950-1, (ebook) 978-1-63353-951-8
BISAC category code: SEL004000 SELF-HELP / Affirmations
Printed in the United States of America
Table of Contents
“Not All Storms Come to Disrupt Your Life. Some Come to Clear Your Path.”
Step Into Your Power: Now Is Your Time!
“Sometimes, the Heroes Need Saving Like the Villains Need Love.”
Often Our Dark Patches Are Actually the Universe Conspiring to Point Us in a New Direction
“You Never Know How Strong You Are Until Being Strong Is the Only Choice You Have.”
Sometimes, Simply Recognizing the Storm Allows It to Pass