Last spring, I had the occasion to sit on a bench in a beautiful botanical garden. Carved into the bench's backrest were these words attributed to J. M. Barrie: "Always be a little kinder than necessary."
There is always an opportunity to be kind and to be kinder than necessary.
Admittedly, there are times when being kind stretches our very being. It takes all of our might not to lash out. The other person might be in a bad mood or might have said or done something rude or might have been inconsiderate of our feelings.
But kindness changes things. It stops a negative energy cycle in its place. Kindness brightens the day for you and it might even change the behavior of others.
When you choose to be kind, even more so than necessary, you bring sunshine through your words, thoughts and deeds.
There is always an opportunity to be kind and to be kinder than necessary.
Admittedly, there are times when being kind stretches our very being. It takes all of our might not to lash out. The other person might be in a bad mood or might have said or done something rude or might have been inconsiderate of our feelings.
But kindness changes things. It stops a negative energy cycle in its place. Kindness brightens the day for you and it might even change the behavior of others.
When you choose to be kind, even more so than necessary, you bring sunshine through your words, thoughts and deeds.
Today, this week: Be kind, always.
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