"KINDNESS IS THE KEY TO KINSHIP"

No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted. ...Kind words can be short and easy to speak but their echoes are truly endless. ...No kind action ever stops with itself. ...

~ Amelia Earhart.

What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?

~ Jean Jacques Rousseau.

This is my simple religion.

Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.

Kindness is something that everyone should strive to express throughout their life. Expressing kindness to others is a basic lesson that is commonly learned during childhood. ... It's important to realize the positivism that kindness can produce in our lives.

Kindness is something that everyone should strive to express throughout their life. Expressing kindness to others is a basic lesson that is commonly learned during childhood. There is no doubting that being kind can be difficult in certain situations, but sometimes it is necessary in order to be the “bigger person.”

It seems that kindness is steadily fading from modern society. The lack of generosity and friendliness that is evident today is shocking. It’s important to realize the positivity that kindness can produce in our lives. Kindness is ultimately a key contributor to happiness. Acting with kindness is a win-win. Not only can it provide someone with a sense of pride by acting kindly towards others, but it also has the potential to boost the confidence and provoke bliss in those around us.

“The Golden Rule” is so simplistic yet so incredibly relevant. This “rule” is taught at such a young age, but is extremely valuable, as it can apply to any generation over time. “The Golden Rule” states to treat others the way you want to be treated. Although it sounds naive and somewhat wishful, you would think that it wouldn’t be necessary to have this rule exist. Wouldn’t it be nice (no pun intended) for everyone to innately understand the concept of kindness? I think so, and I’m sure that you agree. People tend to be so rude and inconsiderate nowadays. Maybe we should all write “The Golden Rule” on our foreheads…that might help (haha).

It’s acceptable to have a bad day every now and then. I mean, who doesn’t? Yes, we are all guilty of exerting our anger towards our loved ones, and sometimes strangers (awkward) when we’re overwhelmed, angry, or frustrated. It happens, but we should strive to be more conscious of others’ feelings and think before we act. I, myself, am constantly trying to hold back my anger and bite my tongue. We all have our own issues, but we need to realize that being mean gets us nowhere. If anything, it takes us back a few steps and proves a weakness.

Kindness is powerful.

Kindness is the most powerful tool leaders have at their disposal if they desire to create the connection and commitment necessary to afford long term success. Leaders as far back as Aristotle teach us that kindness sits at the heart of meaningful relationships. It is through meaningful relationship that customers are loyal to an organization, that employees are committed to an organization’s vision, that co-workers trust one another to work productively to achieve an organization’s goals. Success is predicated on meaningful relationships, and meaningful relationships are based on the principles of kindness.

Kindness is more than “being nice.”

Kindness involves tough aspects including honesty and accountability, as well as softer aspects such as empathy and compassion. When we make decisions based on kind principles, when we communicate with kindness, then we connect with others such that they feel valued and respected, resulting in relationships of commitment, support, and satisfaction, all of which lead to individual and organizational success.

Listening is kind.

The best way to act with kindness is to be a great listener. Peter Drucker offered eight principles for successful leadership, yet he only had one specific “rule” necessary to effectively influencing the behavior of others. Drucker, along with other highly regarded thought leaders agree that listening is the key behavior that demonstrates kindness and lays the framework upon which individual success is based.

In my opinion, kindness is a quality that is contagious. When people notice others being kind, they become inspired themselves to act that way. I don’t think any feeling compares to the one experienced when seeing someone display kindness towards a stranger. Personally, when this type of encounter occurs, I find myself wanting to do the same. I want to make someone’s day. I want to be the reason that someone has a smile on their face. There really is nothing more rewarding.

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about”…completely true. The first time that I heard this quote was awhile ago, and it has tremendously impacted my perspective ever since. The outward appearance of an individual, whether it is their facial expression, the clothing they wear, or their weight, usually initiates judgment among viewers. This generation specifically, I believe, is very quick to judge.

We must all take a step back as our mind instinctively assumes an inaccurate reasoning behind the appearance. You really never know what a person is going through, so don’t judge them. Maybe their face always indicates anger based on what they’re dealing with at home. Maybe they don’t have the nicest clothes because their parents cannot sufficiently support them. Maybe they’re extremely thin, or overweight because they suffer from a disorder.

Here are my top ten ways to be kinder in our everyday lives.

Smile. ...

Hold the door open. ...

Show up on time. ...

Compliment others. ...

Strike up a conversation with an employee. ...

Bite your tongue. ...

Tip generously. ...

Check in with your loved ones.

Kind people are my favorite people–those who take the extra step to brighten up a stranger or friend’s day and expect nothing in return. I believe in the act of paying it forward; when someone presents you with an act of kindness, it is your responsibility to give one to someone else. Here are my top ten ways to be kinder in our everyday lives.

1. Smile

Too many people use the excuse of having a permanent “resting bitch face” as to why they look perpetually angry. However, there is an easy cure: smiling. Nothing brightens a person’s day more than receiving a smile from the person whose eye they just caught. As an added bonus, studies show that smiling lifts our mood and helps us appear more attractive to others. Win-win.

2. Hold the door open

Especially if someone’s hands are full. It won’t even take a minute extra of your time.

3. Show up on time

If we intentionally show up late it’s either because we’re embarrassed to be the first one there, or we’re still under the presumption that it’s glamorous to be “fashionably late.” In both of these situations we are disregarding the feelings of the person hosting the gathering. Whether it’s to a party, date, or even a class, the person you have waiting feels insignificant and just plain insulted.

4. Compliment others

You don’t need to be friends with someone to tell them you like their outfit or hairstyle. For the rest of the day, they’ll feel satisfied knowing that at least one person acknowledged their effort.

5. Strike up a conversation with an employee

As someone who used to work the mindless job of a cashier, I can confirm that workers appreciate any attempt at a small talk from customers–even if it’s as trivial as a comment about the weather.

6. Bite your tongue

Next time you’re surrounded by people bad-mouthing others whom you may or may not know, don’t feel compelled to join in. It may be tempting to insert your own similar opinion or even nod in agreement, but first consider how you would feel on the other side.

7. Tip generously

If you received excellent service at a restaurant, show your gratitude.

8. Check in with your loved ones

Sometimes I become so preoccupied with my own life that I go weeks without contacting my friends and family. Give yourself a time, whether it’s once a week or everyday, where you call your loved ones to see how they’re doing along with just reminding them that they’re in your thoughts.

9. Use your manners

This one goes back to elementary school. When people help you, you owe them a thank you. It’s that simple.

10. Be kind to someone you dislike

Chances are when you dislike someone, they know. When I was younger, if I was not a fan of someone I would either disregard them entirely or just give them curt responses. Now, while I definitely do not claim to like everyone, I do dismiss feelings of ill will for the sake of holding a normal conversation. Ironically, this has led me to realize that the reasons I thought I had to dislike certain people were actually baseless and petty.

Try your little Kindness!!!!Sing along with me...my favourite song.......

"If you see your brother standing by the road

With a heavy load from the seeds he's sowed

And if you see your sister falling by the way

Just stop and say "You're going the wrong way"

You got to try a little kindness, yes show a little kindness

Just shine your light for everyone to see

And if you try a little kindness then you'll overlook the blindness

Of narrow-minded people on the narrow-minded streets

Don't walk around the down and out

Lend a helping hand instead of doubt

And the kindness that you show every day

Will help someone along their way

You got to try a little kindness, yes show a little kindness

Just shine your light for everyone to see

And if you try a little kindness, then you'll overlook the blindness

Of narrow-minded people on the narrow-minded streets"

AWAITING TO HEAR YOUR ACT OF KINDNESS!!!!!!!!