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3320: How to Become Beautiful in One Simple Step by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Compassion

Sep 14, 2024

Dr. Kelly Flanagan, a storyteller dedicated to inspiring change, shares a heartfelt narrative about a family that turned global tragedies into compassionate action. They raised funds for homes in Haiti and clean water in Africa, empowering their children to embrace kindness. Flanagan emphasizes the significance of inner beauty, suggesting we strip away superficial layers to unveil our authentic selves. Through connection and self-acceptance, he encourages listeners to celebrate their unique beauty and engage in acts of kindness that reflect their true essence.

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Kelly Flanagan

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A family's response to tragedy through compassion not only raised significant funds for global causes but also inspired community involvement.

True beauty is found in authenticity and vulnerability, which emerges when individuals choose to engage sincerely with the world around them.

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Empowering Compassion Through Action

A family transformed their grief over the 2010 earthquake in Haiti into a formidable action plan by involving their children in the mission of compassion. By opting to tackle the challenge of rebuilding homes, two kindergartners, guided by their parents, managed to raise $37,500, enabling the construction of 15 houses for Haitian families. This initiative showcased the power of community support as funds continued to pour in, multiplied by matching offers from other families. The grassroots efforts highlighted how small acts of kindness can lead to significant change when driven by a compassionate heart.

The Power of Compassionate Action

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Embracing Your Unique Beauty and Authenticity

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2min

The Power of Compassionate Action

5min

Embracing Your Unique Beauty and Authenticity

3min

Embracing Beauty Through Kindness and Self-Acceptance

2min

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Episode 3320:

Dr. Kelly Flanagan shares a powerful story about a family who responded to global and local tragedies by saying "Yes" to their children's compassionate ideas. By embracing their own natural beauty and inner compassion, they inspired change, raising tens of thousands of dollars for homes in Haiti, orphans in their hometown, and clean water in Africa. The article invites readers to discover their unique beauty by stripping away superficial layers and embracing the essence of who they truly are.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drkellyflanagan.com/how-to-become-beautiful-in-one-simple-step/

Quotes to ponder:

"Our real beauty is what emerges through all the layers of paint and image we slather on."

"When hearts break with compassion, they don’t break apart, they break open."

"Only you contain the shape of your beauty beneath all the bright, distracting paint."

Episode references:

Mission: https://www.bloodwater.org

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