Sarina Damen - Spiritual Counsellor, Life Coach & Personal Development Teacher

14/11/2025

Wishing you a wonderful day and a fabulous weekend!

14/11/2025

Be a witness, not a judge. Focus on yourself, not on others. Listen to your heart, not to the crowd.
( I would be very surprised if this quote was indeed by Rumi, but I think the message is definitely worth sharing. I hope you do too!

14/11/2025

Gentleness doesn't mean you're not strong. It simply means your strength doesn't harm others.

13/11/2025

If you are too busy to laugh, you are too busy.
Time for a laugh break! Think of something that makes you laugh. Look at something that makes you laugh. Speak with someone who makes you laugh.

13/11/2025

Don't let anyone disturb your peace.

12/11/2025

The best way to move a mountain is one stone at a time. Nothing is insurmountable if you take one step before you take the next.

12/11/2025

May you be proud of the work you do, the person you are, and the difference you make. If not, it is time for a change.

10/11/2025

"Love is the beauty of the soul" - Saint Augustine (354 - 430)

10/11/2025

"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted" - Aesop (freed slave, writer, philosopher - approximately 620 and 564 BCE),

08/11/2025

Beautiful kindness in action. Every little kindness heals, The radiant light of active kindness and compassion helps to create a better world for all of us.

In Italy, a quiet kindness now curls beneath city benches. Along sidewalks in several towns, small wooden cubbies have been discreetly installed to shelter stray cats—each tucked under public seating where paws often wander. Inside, there’s a soft cushion to stay warm and dry, and a clean plate with food regularly refilled by local volunteers.

These sidewalk shelters are simple but powerful. Built low and safe from foot traffic, they give cats a peaceful place to rest without being disturbed or shooed away. In some neighborhoods, children help decorate them, turning each one into a tiny home with personality. Seniors often bring scraps or fresh water, and tourists pause with smiles, snapping photos of sleeping tabbies curled in comfort.

What makes this effort special isn’t just the design—it’s the quiet respect for street animals who often go unseen. Italy’s approach doesn’t remove strays but invites them into public life with safety and dignity. The cubbies are becoming gentle symbols of compassion stitched into everyday spaces.

Across cities, benches now carry more than people. They cradle small lives that once shivered alone, showing that kindness can be built into concrete, wood, and habit. A little warmth underfoot goes a long way.

08/11/2025

Be the best you can be today. Tomorrow is never guaranteed.

08/11/2025

An adorable photo to give your weekend a little dose of happiness.