Kindness is a quality that is rarely found these days. These days people are so busy fulfilling their needs and desires that they ignore others.
Being kind to others is out of the question for most. Kindness is the quality of being humble and considerate of others. This is a quality that is not possessed by everyone. Very few people in this world are blessed with this quality and their presence is a blessing to those around them.
Kindness means being good to the people around us. This can be done by being polite to them, providing them emotional support, helping them financially, boosting their morale, or simply supporting them.
The kind acts we do are not only a boon for the recipient but also a blessing for us. When we help others in their actions, we are polite to them and do other acts of kindness that make us feel accomplishment and joy.
A person with a pleasant temperament and concern for others is kind. Such people are sympathetic to others. Whenever there is a need, they help the people around them and never hesitate to go out of their way to bring a smile on the faces of other people.
Small acts of kindness can make a big difference:
Showing kindness to others does not necessarily mean doing something big for them. It can be as short as being polite and giving emotional support to someone. This is a smile for the old lady, who can look at the people sitting alone in her balcony or give a small grain of her daily bread to the ants chirping on her roof. Such acts of kindness are not many but can bring a big change in the life of another person.
You have to be a millionaire to offer help and be nice to the people around you. You just need to have a good heart. Each of us has something to give to the world. We just need to identify what it is.
Furthermore, we need to understand the need to be kind to the people around us. We need to understand that if people will be kind to each other then the world will become a much better place.
By being kind to other people, we not only help them and bring a smile to their faces but also feel good on a deep level. This gives a feeling of satisfaction.
Acts of kindness are never noticed:
While we should indulge in acts of selfless kindness without expectation in return, it is said that no act of kindness, even the smallest, goes unnoticed. This is because God is watching us all the time. And he is known to be fair in his ways.
Usually, by being polite with others, we tend to be in a better mood than we spend time in arguments, or judge others or raise our voice. Similarly, giving a little help to someone also makes us feel good about ourselves. Helping others and being kind to them gives us instant gratification. And what we give comes back to us in abundance. It is also known as the law of karma.
However, if we show kindness to others hoping that we will get something in return it will not be considered an act of kindness. Rather it is an act of selfishness.
Kindness to animals:
Not only with humans, but we should also be kind to animals. Many people throw stones at street dogs and cows to scare them. This is fine if done as an act of self-indulgence, but many people do it just for fun.
We should be kind to them. Proper treatment and feeding of animals are two ways of showing kindness to them. We waste a lot of food now. We throw our remaining food in the trash. Instead of throwing it away, we should take some time to feed the cats, dogs, and cows that roam near our house.
We can also show kindness to them by adopting them. Similarly, we can feed birds by hanging bird feeders on our lawn or balcony. These small and random acts of kindness will not only do good for these birds and animals but will also make you feel better about yourself.
Kindness is an uncommon symptom:
Although necessary, kindness is not a trait that is commonly found in people these days. In today's time, people have become extremely self-absorbed. All they can think of is themselves. Increasing competition at various stages in our lives is a major reason why people are changing in this way.
Everyone around is busy trying to improve themselves and show the world how much better their life is than others. They in their own way do not hesitate to hurt the people they want. While there is nothing wrong with improving oneself but one must understand that there is a lot in life and it is not always about them.
People have become ungrateful and do not understand that God is kind enough to them and they should be kind to others. Now, while most people do not have the quality of kindness, it can be ingrained in them with a little effort. This can be done from the beginning by teaching its importance. The importance of kindness should be taught in school.
Workshops should be held and lectures should be given to children to explain why it is necessary to be kind to people. This subject should form an essential part of the curriculum in schools. It is necessary to repeatedly emphasize its importance from the very beginning in order for people to understand and develop it.
Kindness is essential in relationships:
What are the most common traits people look for in a relationship? It is nothing but mercy. Nobody likes to befriend people who are rude, arrogant, selfish, and hateful. Everyone likes people who are polite, soft-hearted, kind, and generous. We should be kind to the people around us but as it is said that charity starts at home so we should start with our near and dear ones.
Many people are kind and courteous to their neighbors, friends, and co-workers but are rude to their family members such as their wife, parents, children, and siblings. They scold them, do not pay much attention to them, and often argue with them.
Such people cannot be said to be kind, no matter how good they are with outsiders or by the number of donations they make. If they are not kind in the house, they are donating only a mask to maintain a good image outside. In fact, they are disappointed inside and all their disappointment is at home.
If a person is truly kind, he will be equally kind to the house as well as outside. Being kind to people without expecting anything in return brings inner peace and happiness. It makes life sweet.
Conclusion:
We rarely find people around. In fact, if we look at it, are we kind to ourselves? We can feel the pain of the people around us but how many times have we put a helping hand towards them? If we expect others to be kind to us, we must first develop this habit in ourselves. People who indulge in charity work and help other people in various big and small tasks are happier than those who work only for themselves. Practicing kindness is not difficult. To show favor to the people around us should be the ultimate goal of each one of us. Try it out and see how it can be the most enjoyable experience in life. People should be kind to the people around them and watch how things change for good. Being kind to others, helping them, and spreading a smile not only benefits the recipients, but the person who gets involved in the work has a deep feeling of satisfaction.
Signing Off
Warm Wisher
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