Papa G’s Kitchen Kindness Recipe

Gather these ingredients:

• 1 heaping cup of empathy

• 2 generous scoops of patience

• 3 tablespoons of active listening

• 4 sprigs of forgiveness (fresh, not dried)

• A pinch of vulnerability

• 1 large smile (organic)

• Unlimited sprinkles of gratitude

• Optional: a dash of courage

Instructions:

1. Prepare your heart. Begin by setting aside any judgments or distractions. Create a warm space where understanding can rise easily.

2. Mix empathy and patience slowly, stirring until smooth. This forms the base that will carry the rest of your kindness forward.

3. Fold in active listening carefully, making sure no words are rushed or misunderstood. Listening fully gives richness to the mixture.

4. Tear strips of forgiveness into small pieces and gently blend it in. It’s okay if the mixture looks imperfect — forgiveness is naturally uneven.

5. Add a pinch of vulnerability to let others know they can be open, too.

6. Garnish with a large smile and sprinkle gratitude liberally over everything. Gratitude acts like yeast, helping kindness rise higher than you expect.

7. Optional: If you want a more adventurous flavor, add a dash of courage — kindness sometimes asks for brave acts.

Serving Suggestions:

• Best served warm.

• Pairs well with quiet moments, handwritten notes, shared meals, and unexpected compliments.

• Keep extra batches on hand — kindness is handy to have available should guests arrive!

Papa G.