Kindness

A short reflection on Kindness based on the "Finding Your Happy, the 16 Guidelines for life" program. Every little thing we do sets in motion a chain of events. Reason and experience show that certain actions help bring about a greater sense of well being, while others create mayhem and misery. On this basis, how we choose to act is important not only for our welfare, but also for the welfare others. Through our actions we have the choice to nurture friendships, families, community and society – or to bring pain and disharmony. The deeper we probe into this, the stronger is the call to pay attention to how we think and behave, because the consequences are so complex and far reaching.

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Kindness.

Be kind,

For everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.

Said the Greek philosopher Plato.

If we define kindness as being friendly,

Caring and considerate,

It's hard to argue with this.

Looking back over the past week,

Month or year,

It's often the moments of kindness,

Given and received,

That we remember most vividly.

So why are there times when it's so hard to put kindness into practice?

Give yourself the option of relaxing and stepping back from your other activities for a few minutes.

Take a quiet breath and reflect.

Do you ever stop to help an elderly person struggling with a heavy bag?

Or are you too busy?

Do you ever get distracted by reading or texting and fail to connect with a friend sitting right next to you?

Is there somebody that you don't like enough to do them a kindness?

What about your own need for kindness?

Do you sometimes push yourself until you're exhausted and hardly able to function?

Do you ever beat yourself up when you've made a simple mistake?

Do you stop to make yourself a cup of tea?

All of us flourish in an atmosphere of kindness.

And being kind to others is a form of kindness to ourselves.

It's one of the most direct ways to relax and to feel good.

And kindness often ripples out in unexpected ways.

Sometimes all it takes is to pause to connect with our own natural goodness.

And to remember that even the smallest act of kindness will make a difference.

The Dalai Lama says,

Whenever possible,

Be kind.

It is always possible.

What can you do to bring more kindness into the world today?

Reviews

Really great! Thank you!

Super reminder 🙏

Powerful quotes, beautifully simple reflections. Thank you.

I feel kindness is one of the most important things in this world. Thank you for affirming this 💜

Five stars, without question.

Very nice talk on being kind. I will put it into practice today! Thanks 🙏🏼

💝A beautiful message for me this morning. 🙏Peace be with you today.🌸Your voice is lovely and nurturing.🦋Thank you.🌞

Thanks for the reminder!