Kindness Kronicles Blog

Sunlit wooden desk by a garden window with a journal, pen, lit candle, mug of tea, stacked books and olive branches, with the words Who Are You BEing While You're Busy DOing

Who Are You BEing While You're Busy DOing?

What if we could get those very same things done while BEing patient, loving, kind, playful, and present? Read more...

Sunlit window seat with an open journal, a mug of tea, a linen pillow and an olive tree in a clay pot, with the words Grace Is Not Something We Earn

What happens when we tell ourselves the truth, take responsibility for what is ours, and give ourselves grace along the way. Read more...

Sunlit windowsill with a mug, journal, candle and eucalyptus in a vase.

We Give Miracles Ordinary Names

A tailor traveled seven miles in a novel, and a woman was amazed. That small detail led to miracle mode, the practice of noticing how much of the extraordinary is... Read more...

Jerilyn Brown reflects on learning to graciously receive compliments, support, and kindness instead of brushing them aside.

What If Receiving Is Giving?

Sometimes saying "no, I've got it" isn't humility — it's a missed chance for someone else to give. In this personal reflection, Jerilyn explores why gracious receiving, even from herself,... Read more...

He Kept the Turkey

As I begin my 41st year in education, I find myself thinking about the hundreds of children who have walked through my classroom doors.Some I remember because they made me... Read more...

Peace on Earth Doesn't Belong in a Box

Every December, we wish one another "Peace on Earth." We write it on Christmas cards. We sing about it in carols. We see it on signs, ornaments, and decorations. Then... Read more...

Reflective image about kindness and boundaries, self-worth, and learning to stop saying yes too often.

The story I created was that I wasn't good enough

For years, Jerilyn said yes to almost everything, believing she was being kind and helpful. Over time, those yeses became exhausting, revealing a deeper story she had been telling herself:... Read more...

A reflective childhood driveway memory about the ripple effect of kind words and lifelong encouragement from Uncle Fred.

The Ripple Effect of Kindness

Sometimes the smallest words become the ones we carry for a lifetime. In this personal reflection, Jerilyn remembers a childhood moment with Uncle Fred and the lasting ripple effect of... Read more...

Kindness Begins at Home

Kindness begins at home within your own mind. Learn how self-awareness, positive self-talk, and self-compassion can help you challenge limiting beliefs and create a healthier mindset for personal growth. Read more...

Jerilyn Brown with Be Kinder Than Necessary quote, promoting BKTN365™ and Your Kind Mind™ personal growth and self-kindness philosophy.

Why "Be Kinder Than Necessary" Matters

For years, I've ended conversations, emails, and workshops with four simple words: Be Kinder Than Necessary. In this first Kindness Kronicles post, I share why those words matter so deeply... Read more...