Kindness is key

Kindness, this is something I feel the world strongly lacks now a days. Kindness quite simply is the rent we must pay for the space we occupy on this planet. It is a gift to those around us, whether you think they deserve it or not doesn't matter, because for all you know, they may NEED it. The best gift you can give yourself is performing a random act of kindness with no expectations in return. There is no better feeling than the feeling you get when you know you've just made someone's day, when you take time out from yourself to help someone else, who may be less fortunate, or may just be suffering and may need a friend to listen to them, be their ear and I bet you anything, the feelings you receive from helping others will be twice as stronger than those whom you're doing it for. Every time you are kind to those around you, you are teaching them compassion, and giving them an example of charity and love. Believe it or not a good example has twice the value of a good advice. There's a poem called "The little things by Margaret Lindsey" and it reads; "The little things are most worthwhile- A quiet word, a look, a smile, A listening ear that's quick to share Another's thoughts, another's care... Though sometimes they may seem quite small, These little things mean most of all." I am the type of person that would freely and gladly give you the coat off my own back! People tend to take this kindness for weakness, they mistake my good nature for gullibility, and my smile for ignorance. Always remember that the kindest hearts have probably been through the most pain, so never mistake their kindness as a weakness, it is a strength that I proudly uphold. Kindness is more than just deeds. It is an attitude, an expression, a look, a touch. It is anything that lifts another person. In the bible it says "Charity never faileth" and you know what?! Neither does kindness, so be kind to everyone around you, even those that are rude to you, not because their nice, but because you are! I feel that the people who most need kindness, are those who can't be kind to themselves. They may need others to show it to them, there are people in this world who, sadly, no nothing about the true meaning of love, those people have never felt loved themselves, and it's pretty difficult as human beings to attempt to do something that we have no idea how to. I have an auntie who once taught this lesson; "I told her that I loved the people around me more than I loved myself, and that infact I highly doubted that I loved myself at all! That's when she turned to me and said "It is IMPOSSIBLE to give something that you don't have."" The people that bully, tease, abuse, are rude or attack others for no reason, they don't know love, they've never been shown it, no one has ever shared it with them, how can we expect THEM to give something they don't have. By doing small acts of kindness you are reaching out to those people and changing their lives, showing them the true meaning of love, one deed at a time! Have you ever heard the term "the circle of life" this term also works for kindness, I recently watched a video clip on Youtube called "Kindness Boomerang" (add link on video) and I was in tears, it is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Every time we are kind, polite, caring; people notice, and people follow that example whether were aware of it or not, lets make that example a good example. An example of Love, of Care, of Charity and Compassion! If your not doing good to those around you, then you should be looking for good to be around you. Allow for kindness to touch your heart, so that you can touch others!

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