Kindness has become a rarity in our culture, no longer occurring as naturally or commonly as it once did. It is more common that we are too busy to even notice – a person who had stumbled, or rushing to a closing lift door, or a pregnant woman standing in the bus, or a mother juggling grocery bags and screaming kids – much less do something about it.
We live in a detached world where everyone is distracted. We have no idea what another person is going through. Sadly, we don’t even know what those closest to us are going through – their private battles and silent tears. Yet, we are quick to judge and condemn – particularly among keyboard warriors and netizens who arrogantly voice their opinions, behind the shield of digital media and/or anonymity, and without the filter of normal social decorum!
We need to bring back kindness as part of our way of life. Kindness can bring great hope and joy, which has a rippling effect of kindness spreading far and wide with lasting imprint to our hearts and souls.
A kind word spoken at the right time can transform a person’s life.
A kind remark can inspire others.
A kind act can heal wounds.
A kind gesture can offer strength and comfort.
A kind question can show curiosity and seek to understanding.
A kind smile can bring joy and laughter.
A kind giving can help someone in their critical finances.
A kind thoughtfulness can bring warmth to a friend in need.
A kind heart can love profoundly.
A kind consideration can uplift spirits.
A kind hand can reach out to the lonely and desperate.
In all the kindness to others, let us always remember:
to be kind to ourselves.
The reason kindness is a super power is that it takes courage to be kind – when we speak lovingly, or write thoughtfully, or give generously, or smile, or reach out, or forgive, or being considerate, or sometimes, when we go out of our way to do something for another person. And this courage gives us the power to do something good and bring out the goodness in others.
Let us harness kindness as a super power – to bring hope, compassion, generosity, inspiration and understanding into the world.