Wednesday, June 14, 2006

this came in my e-mail today, i thought i'd share.


June 14, 2006An Unconditional Gift

Kindness

In the quest to create a gentler, more loving world, kindness is the easiest tool we can use. Though it is easy to overlook opportunities to be kind, our lives are replete with situations in which we can be helpful, considerate, thoughtful, and friendly to loved ones and associates, as well as strangers. The touching, selfless acts of kindness that have the most profoundly uplifting effects are often the simplest: a word of praise, a gentle touch, a helping hand, a gesture of courtesy, or a smile. Such small kindnesses represent an unconditional, unrestricted form of love that we are free to give or withhold at will. When you give the gift of kindness, whether in the form of assistance, concern, or friendliness, your actions create a beacon of happiness and hope that warms people's hearts. The components of kindness are compassion, respect, and generosity. Put simply, kindness is the conscious act of engaging others in a positive way without asking whether those individuals deserve to be treated kindly. All living beings thrive on kindness. A single, sincere compliment can turn a person's entire world around. Holding a door or thanking someone who has held a door for you can inspire others to practice politeness and make already kind individuals feel good about their efforts. Smiling at people you meet-even those who make you feel like frowning-can turn a dreary encounter into a delightful one, for both of you. Every kind act has a positive influence on the individual who has performed said act as well as on the recipient, regardless of whether the act is acknowledged. Kindness brings about more kindness and slowly but surely takes a positive toll on humanity. Weaving the thread of kindness into your everyday life can be as easy as choosing to offer a hearty "Good morning" and "Good night" to your coworkers or neighbors, a stranger on the street, or the grocery store clerk. When you commit a kind act, you are momentarily disconnected from your ego and bonded with the individual who has benefited from your kindness. Being fully present in each moment of your life facilitates kindness as it increases your awareness of the people around you. You'll discover that each act of kindness you engage in makes the world, in some small way, a better place.

5 comments:

QUASAR9 said...

Share it I wanna do, mind if I post it at my place too. Is it Anon, shall I 'credit' you or is there someone I should 'credit' -Q

Sherry Pasquarello said...

http://www.dailyom.com/

this is where i got it from. i signed up and they send a daily inspirational message.

if it's something i truly like, i post it here to share with others.

go right ahead. : )

QUASAR9 said...

love it, love ya. Thanks! I shall post it at my place too, I just love it.

Another big bright sun shines here. You have a nice day too!
Here's lookin at ya! - Q

QUASAR9 said...

I had to struggle not to post it straightaway. I'm saving it for the weekend. Laters Q

QUASAR9 said...

I'm still saving it. Seems we wanna post something and for it to stay on front page, but it just scrolls dowm, so I'm saving this one for the weekend post. Yep, I AM