Women's Spiritual Journey discusses Thoughtfulness

Please Note: This meeting will be held at Gail's. Call 386 717 8198 for DeLand address.
*We love our men friends, but this meeting is just for women--Sorry!

Ordinarily, Women's Spiritual Journey randomly picks a different character trait to discuss each month. Discussions are freewheeling, guided by the interests of the group. Generally, we think about how the quality operates in our lives (or doesn't), what it looks like, what it produces, and how we can strengthen it. This month, we're discussing...

Thoughtfulness
Thoughtfulness is kindness guided by empathy. It is carefully considering a course of action with discernment and honesty. It is giving importance to other people’s needs. We think about them, observe what they need and offer our help. We pay careful attention to their likes and dislikes and do things that give them happiness. We carefully consider how our actions will affect them. Thoughtfulness helps us move beyond self-centeredness to become true companions. Little gifts of thoughtfulness can brighten someone’s day. Lifelong thoughtfulness illumines our relationships with abiding joy and trust.
“Let them at all times concern themselves with doing a kindly thing for one of their fellows, offering to someone love, consideration, thoughtful help.” ~‘Abdu’l-Bahá
The Practice of Thoughtfulness
I care about other people’s needs and feelings.
I am discerning in my decisions.
I am observant and considerate.
I give tender attention.
I do little things that bring others happiness.
I am a caring companion.
I am thankful for the gift of Thoughtfulness.
It brings grace to my relationships.
Thoughts on Thoughtfulness

1. What does discernment have to do with thoughtfulness? How about honesty?
2. Why is it important to think about how our actions will affect others?
3. What do you wish others would notice about you and be more thoughtful about? Are there ways that you can help others be more thoughtful of you?
4. Are there people in your life who need more thoughtfulness from you?
5. How can we become more caring and thoughtful?
6. Give an example of something thoughtful someone did that brightened your day.
7. Give an example of something thoughtful you did for someone else. How did it make you feel?
8. Give an example of a time when you were thoughtful toward a stranger. Give an example of a time when a stranger was thoughtful of you?
9. When have you been thoughtful of a neighbor?
   10. Are you thoughtful of people you’ve never met? Why is this important?