Charlie Mackesy's lessons in kindness 

I met this guy about 20 years ago at a Christian retreat! He was so humble and friendly. So happy for him! Go Charlie!

Thank you Charlie. This world needs more KINDNESS. Pass it on.

Sound of seagull flying by in the middle of the interview. 'I love that seagull' - Charlie Mackesy. Just lovely.

We need more people in the world like Charlie.

Lovely art. Lovely book. Lovely home. Lovely man.

It's people like Charlie Mackesy who help keep us afloat... God Bless you Charlie, thank you.💜

The blank spaces so many... as indicators to breath up.Smashing indeed.

Your not an ordinary person but a healer,what we all need right Now!thank you kind Sir!

In this time of hatred, prejudices, and danger, wisdom is often found in the small still voice of people like Charlie Mackesy through his characters.

Charlie...Thank you...for your book, the kind words, the love and thoughts you put in it...its so beautiful...you are a lovely spirit and soul...the kindness from you comes out in the book...x

Such a humble and gifted man being himself.

Beautiful man. I hope you find the love and commitment your heart seeks. Me too! Thank you, you gentle soul.

What a sweet and caring soul. May the wonderfulness continue to expand in his life. May each of us be healthy, happy, safe, and have all we need.

Such a superbly kind soul behind the eyes of Charlie Mackesy.

I’ve got seven copies so far and shared them with all the people I care about! I’d love to meet Charlie one day.

Art Comes from the Heart, God Bless! :)

A dear friend gave me a copy of his book and I find myself reading it over and over, Sometimes the entire thing, other times a page or three. I have lost count of the number of the book I have purchased and gifted since. I found 2020 to be a year it was greatly needed by so many. What a lovely man. His analogy of himself at the end about the river was just as one would assume of him. We are all in this together, or should be for sure.

Absolutely brilliant. In a time when grieve, hate, envy and bigotry dominate it is just lovely to see someone bring hope and love. Thank you sir.

Since I saw this story, I found this book. I love it, every page. I've given this to several people. This book and this man are treasures

It is so comforting to know Im not alone in my struggles. Authentic & kind conversation helps greatly in this world full of anger, judgement & hostility. Blessings dear soul :)

I am delighted that they featured this artist, I love him and his work. I found him on pinerist and I am always uplifted by his outlook. The serenity, love and strength he expresses is a gift. Thank you.

Beautiful! Love this so much.❤️. Please more of this.

Stay on our side of the river don’t change it all Charlie . I would give anything to live in that little town in that little cottage.👍👍

Thank you, CBS, for the introducing me to such a delightful and kind soul. His Art, Words and overall message are inspiring!

I discovered this little gem of a book a few months ago. A wonderful magical read. Amazed to see the author and book profiled on CBS Sunday morning. Thank you thank you....

Such a lovely man!!!❤️

Charlie is an advanced soul… he doesn’t know about that yet.

I was introduced to his book just when I needed some positivity in my life. Thank you for a wonderful insight I am sending out copies to my friends.

One of my all time favorites!! Thank you! 🙏❤️

Good for him!!! What a wonderful human being❤️❤️❤️

A truly Heart warming story, thank you for the respite from today's news.

I could listen to Charlie talking forever bless him and his beautiful dog 🌟🌈🙏

Yes kindness is always wins

Charlie is a beautiful inspiration. 💚☀️

Priceless!

In my experience, when we love the life in the world it loves us back. (including the hippo and my possum)

Beautiful

How wonderful! This made my day!

So beautiful kindness and calm ,such amazing gifts given to us.

You do you you....love that for every time I have had to try to explain to a normal person what I do for a job and then explain to them that what I do is actually a real job that I actually do everyday. I think in all these little characters as I create them. I sculpt every day and make tiny dogs and cartoon people and quite often it isn't the most lucrative occupation or even something that most folks would find interesting but I love being me and what I do. Something inside of me keeps telling me that I am doing what God gifted me to do. You have truly lifted the spirits of this gal who sits around and sculpts tiny cartoon characters every day surrounded by little piles of art work and supplies. We operate off the same filing system...stuff just everywhere. When you said " I love that seagull "( every person like me who is hopelessly ADHD loves you for that). I thank you immensely for being you because you made me feel better about being me. I am giving you my highest compliment t can bestow on anyone. I am making you, your mum, Barney and Dill(R.I.P..) as tiny cartoon characters in polymer clay. You can have your sculptures when I am done if you want them( if you don't then I keep them on my desk to make me happy) and I will ship them to the deli for you to pick up so you don't have to be all weirded out and think I am trying to stalk you. No worries there because I am in Texas and too poor to ever go to Europe. I am just oddly fascinated with you because you seem a lot like me in mannerisms but just a male. I think you may be my long lost twin ...although we are slightly different ages, have different parents and were not born in any close proximity. I thank you immensely for being so quirky because you made me feel so much better about not really being like other folks. Barney is super cute too. You have a cool life because you get to hang out with your dog and draw every day. So proud of you and how much you have helped everyone, including me. May God bless you and keep you. I am be so fascinated by you because you remind me of me, so really hope that doesn't make me narcissistic. With sincerest thanks because you lifted me up when I was feeling a little too much unlike anyone else and made me feel proud to be exactly like I am. Yay Charlie. Thanks a bunch. I realize that is really long...sorry for that

Brilliant jobs. Thank you Sir.

American journalist: “You must see a difference when you go to the bank” “… I love that seagull” ❤️

Thank you so much Charlie Mackesy 💝 just last night your book showed up on my youtube feed. I cried my eyes out. It was like someone reached into my hurting soul and touched me where it needed healing the most 💝 You Dear Charlie are a Special Dear Soul in this World! You ARE a Beacon of H O P E 🌞😎💝 Thank you so very much. I Love your work ~ Love your Spirit ~ You are such a Blessing 💝🍀🌞

Love your drawings Charlie ....thank you ❤️

Kindness and empathy are like money or manure - they do no good unless spread around. Right now in the United States we sure do need a positive sort of lifestyle. All for the guy.

The modern Winnie the Pooh. Brilliant, amazing book. I cried and my heart felt heavier and lighter having read it. It’s for any age.

Oh how I love this! I have given his book to different friends over time and again!

Such a wonderful book! An artist myself I was first drawn to the special way of the drawings. But then, the words of each character took hold of me. Ah the lovely horse whose magic is hidden by fear of jealousy! I love them all Charlie!!

I just now discovered this book, and man. I'm very excited to read it. He seems so kind.🥰

Bravo! 🇬🇧

Big Respect for Charlie ❤🙏

Brilliant wise tender hearted artist and writer.

Thank you, you’re such a lovely authentic, wise and caring man. God bless you Charlie 🙏

Great story!!!!! Happy for the movie winning it's Oscar catagory in animation!!!!! Congratulations!!!! Thank you for this book and story!!! From Buena Park CA USA

I had no idea that your work had been recognized at this level until just last week. I first saw your drawings when someone shared one of the pages on a Facebook page a few years ago. When I found your book in audiobook form I was taken aback..., overjoyed and overwhelmed at the impact you are making. You are a blessing beyond my words to express. ❤️

Paper Wings ♥️ Take care of each other

I first listened to the audio book on BBC sounds in the middle of the night when feeling low and it really blessed me. Had forgotten about it until seeing the film adaptation and then watching Charlie's videos on RU-vid. I have been a 'struggling Christian' for 42 years and cannot begin to explain how powerfully healing I find the illustrations, music and observations on the meaning of life. A huge thank you to Jesus for revealing this to Charlie and for equipping him in this greatly needed message. 😍💕

One of the most PROFOUND animated movies I have ever seen! Thank you for highlighting this! ONLY Great Pio'ema!!!

Love it!

💜✨ Such a wise man 🙏🏻 thank you.

Charlie....if only, more people were more like you🥰 Thank You God Bless You

I have just been given this book by my grown up daughter and I LOVED it. What a perfect read for the current times but also for life. I love Charlie Mackesy.

Love his hair. And his face. A lovely face.

Thanks for making the connection for us all.

...be kind to yourself.

What a lovely man.

My sister in law gave me a gift of your book, it is the nicest gift I ever received. Pure soul in this book, God bless you and thankyou its on my bedside locker, the calmness when I open up at any page just soothes my spirit,this book is both a gift and a blessing im priviliged to have a copy

Found this little read on retreat at Villa de Matel in Houston. It's a wonderful read.

Thank you❤️

Love this!

Thank you Maureen and Justin for sending me this book... I love it!!

We need!!!!!!

Charlie, vous êtes le petit prince devenu une grande et belle personne

A good interview and a lot of lovely insights

Appreciate the subject matter . Good examples are priceless .

Wonderful book, thankyou Charlie😘

God bless you 💖💖💖

Wow that’s so good I want the book

A beautiful soul.

Beautiful man!

Thank you Charlie x

Thank u brother💖

When do act kindness enrich your existence

The messages are so uplifting ........

Simply Super🙏💖✨️

God bless him!

Thank you Charlie!❣️

i loved it the first time i read it🎉

i love it❤

No but it sounds good! Thsnks!😘

I'm going to look for this book!

Excelência!

Leo Buscaglia gave us love and touch and hugs, and the book Freddie the Leaf.

My heart is so happy to have seen. I am following on Instagram.

My man be looking like Benedict Cumberwhatshisname

💕🙌🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💯🤩🤗💕🤗💕BEST LIFE IS DIFFICULT BUT YOU ARE LOVED LOVE 💕 IS REAL CHARLIE

Well, here we are again.

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I have that book! It is quite beautiful! (◍•ᴗ•◍)❤

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