Yes show a little kindness
Just shine your light
for everyone to see. ~ Curt Sapaugh and Bobby Austin
(sung by Glen Campbell)
Do justice,
love kindness,
walk humbly with God. ~ Micah, prophet of Israel.And whoever gives to one of these little ones even a cup of cold water ... shall not lose his reward. ~ Jesus, prophet of Israel, and Christ.
Love, Justice and Kindness
I usually think of simple kindness as a key element in loving people. This is the "no big deal" kind of thing we do every day. Help a stranger find directions. Giving some unemployed person, who has been reduced to begging on the street, a dollar or two. Or phoning a friend who you have not seen for a while, especially if this friend is facing hard times of whatever sort.It is the simple things — from words of support to larger acts of generosity, which make life more bearable. Or Bearable.
23 comments:
Something to incorporate into an everyday habit.
Love Di ♥
It is a kindness to read your kind words, Rob. I try to be kind myself, but I'll try harder. :-)
Being kind to someone makes my day. Just think what the world would be like if everyone tried a little kindness.
Usually we don't have to think about it. To most of us, it's just a part of our nature. I grant you, there are some unkind darker forces but I believe in "like attracts like" and we continue on our kind path.
Thanks for the reminder Bear :-)
Great post for K. I participate in a challenge every November doing a Random Act of Kindness every day. Gets the kids to realize it is better to give than to receive, and just in time before Christmas.
Great post for K. We participate in a challenge every November doing a random act of kindness every day. Its a great way to lead up to Christmas so kids realize it is better to give than to receive.
I have often asked myself, why can't people just be nice. Is it really that hard? Good post.
I try to be appropriately gentle and not to push myself onto people. There's such a thing as being overly friendly. That's scary. xox
We could all use a little more kindness.
Great words!
I'm not rich, financially, but I count myself blessed - there's always room to give a little more to someone who's not got the benefits you have. At the end of the day - you can't take it with you, so why not share it out now!
Likewise, time - spending a few extra minutes chatting with someone who's lonely, or helping out the elderly neighbours who don't have family (or not living near enough, anyway) with taking stuff to the dump, or giving them a lift to the supermarket.
It doesn't take much effort - and it means so much!
....and a smile doesn't hurt, either! ;-)
SueH I refuse to go quietly!
I love kind people! Sandie
Just this morning, it was reported on the news that scientists have located the NICE gene. So while I'm sure nurturing does have some affect, a lot of this trait comes from nature. So much for telling your kids to say thank you.
I'm a new follower via the A to Z Challenge. Nice to meet ya.
Simple but important. Thanks for this.
bear, thank you.
i have many faults, but i think i'm kind, i think i act on being kind, and i think i know what i give i get back and then some.
love
kj
you ROCK at being kind.
Just saying!
well said that man!
My ultimate goal is to raise my 3 boys to be kind at heart.
Hi Bear!
I love 'paying it forward' and do every opportunity I have. Food donations, volunteer work, smiling at strangers on the street, a dollar her, a dollar there ... whatever I can do. It works both ways ~ someone else benefits ~ I benefit.
GRRRRRRR,
(a friendly growl)
Helen
Why is it being kind to yourself is usually harder than being kind to someone else?
Compassion is something we should all embrace. You do a wonderful job of reminding us.
Like I said on someone else's post today, imho, Kindness is the best K-word.
Look forward to the rest of your challenge run…can’t believe we’ve had 14 days already!
--Damyanti, Co-host A to Z Challenge April 2012
Twitter: @AprilA2Z
#atozchallenge
Kindness is something which is no longer spoken about so I am glad you have it here. The emphasis now is on each person self actualising (or whatever it is called) and not thinking about others so much...
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