KINDNESS
Kindness is one of the greatest gifts we can ever give to others, and it's one of my favorite things. It's so easy to be unkind, but it's hard to be kind. So, sometimes I like to top off conversations with someone who has made me feel bad or had hurtful words said towards me by actually showing them some kindness by thanking them and then following it up with something nice they said or did that day.The act of kindness is a truly selfless act. It's an action that benefits another person, and more often than not, the person being "kind" isn't even aware of it. With so many people living in the moment, sharing pictures of what they ate for dinner the other night, and checking their Facebook status updates, it can be easy to forget that there are others who are less fortunate than you.
Two Important facts about kindness
2. Every act of kindness starts a chain reaction.
How can we possibly not be moved by the story of a little boy who bought his mother flowers and told her he loves her?
How can we not be moved by a person who has lost everything but still manages to find it in themselves to help others?
It's because we know that acts of kindness are not just about the person receiving the kindness. It's about the person giving the kindness. It's about the ripple effect that can happen when one act of kindness is given to another.
A friend recently shared a story of when she was in high school and had been struggling with depression for years. She felt like her life was over, but then someone gave her a hug and told her they loved her. The next day, she received a huge bouquet of flowers from her best friend with a note attached saying how much she meant to them and how happy they were that she was alive. That one act of kindness gave her hope and renewed faith in humanity while simultaneously helping her cope with her own struggles with mental illness.
It's easy for us humans to take things for granted; especially when it comes down to people just doing what they think is expected of them or what they think will make them look good in front of others.
2. Kindness means understanding and accepting others.
Kindness, understanding, and accepting others are the three pillars of the Golden Rule. When we treat others with kindness, they will reciprocate by treating us with kindness in return. This is how our society is built on.
But what happens when you have a hard time accepting people's differences?
What if someone makes a mistake or does something wrong?
It can be really hard to accept this person as part of your life.
Conclusion
Whether we like it or not, the little random acts of kindness we do or observe have a way of adding up over time. The award for the world's kindest person may forever go unclaimed, but I'm fairly certain that kindness isn't the domain only of those with overflowing reserves of goodwill. In today's busy world, we can all use a little kindness. So go out into the world, do your best to be kind and make every day count.
Least I forget, I am so glad you made it to this New Month. Do have a blessed Month and week
