A lack of consensus or approval defines a disagreement. Disagreements are a part of the human experience and often begins the moment we learn to speak the word “no” as toddlers. Expressing our differing opinions with others can be healthy, leading to amazing breakthroughs and change. As the great Mahatma Gandhi says “honest disagreement is … Read more3 Steps to Compassionate Disagreements
You’ve probably heard the phrase “all politics is local.” The “local” refers to making sure national representatives are still taking care of the needs of the folks back home in their districts. The same principal applies to putting caring into action on a local level. Our local communities and neighborhoods can be the North Star … Read moreThe Secret To Putting Caring Into Action On A Local Level
As the late, great Robin Williams once said “never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For, indeed, that’s all who ever have.” Robin’s words are so pregnant with truth. All we have to do is think of the caring people we know to give birth to the changes they’ve made in the lives of … Read moreThe Caring Way to Change
As we are in month two of this quarantine, we are likely finding ourselves “bored”. It’s completely understandable with services, businesses and restaurants closed (or only doing take out). We have all lived in a world where we come and go and do as we please. To being restricted has been hard on everyone in … Read moreBored in Quarantine
At this difficult time during the coronavirus pandemic, it’s important that we all stay connected. Reaching out to our family, neighbors and loved-ones means finding new ways to connect and discovering resources we need to help one another. Some of us are living alone — single parents, seniors and elderly – where it is important … Read moreSafely Networking in Local Communities
This is a difficult time for many people. The last couple months have been tough for pretty much everyone. Pause, then inhale and exhale. Some people are sick or have family members sick from Covid-19. Some have lost jobs and are worried about their future. Some are deemed essential workers and are putting their health … Read morePause, Inhale and Exhale
When someone asks “how are you”, do they really care? Is the response we give authentic or honest or caring? In the middle of a pandemic, there is no more important first question to ask our family, coworkers, friends or neighbors. In the grip of fear that people are experiencing, a little caring goes a … Read moreHow Are You?
The world today is interesting. With the recent movement in the U.S. to stay home, we at Unified Caring Association (UCA) want to continue to provide caring resources and tips. With us all previously spending our time away from home, we are faced with a new challenge in our life’s adventure, what do we do … Read moreGet Your Creativity On at Home
Thanksgiving has just passed. The season can be filled with feelings of joy, friendship, family, and gratitude. There are many ways to source those feelings and a few that are sure to work. One of these ways is through two techniques developed by our caring friends at HeartMath: Heart-Focused BreathingTM and Heart-Lock InTM. With a … Read moreAppreciation Techniques: Heart-Focused Breathing & Heart-Lock In
As a hub for caring acts for people, animals and the planet, we at Unified Caring Association (UCA) are jumping for joy about reforestation efforts of our friends at One Tree Planted. What makes us extra excited? Our friends at One Tree Planted have a surprise that we are so enthusiastic to share with our … Read moreOne Tree Planted T.R.E.E.S. Program for Kids