kindness is in our power.
I wonder why people choose to be unkind. it is simply ugly. and oh so draining.
my sister-in-law when confronted by the unfriendly, unwilling, un-understandable says ‘good for them’. a friend has a similar dismissal, ‘isn’t that nice’. and truly, there isn’t anything to say that can justify some behavior. it is neither good or nice.
I am as guilty as the next of losing my temper. but I always. always. feel badly about it a moment later. and I’ve made a conscious effort to count to ten. reconsider my answer. choose my words. because lashing out is just plain hurtful. to the person receiving the lashing. and even more so to the one whose tongue just uttered the words. hate destroys. from the inside out. it lingers. festers. drains the very essence from us.
I came across a quote recently that read ‘be kind. for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.’ and I think that the problems of the world – or my little corner of it – could be practically eliminated if we just chose.
be tolerant.
show compassion.
have a little – a lotta - faith.
keep courage in our hearts.
practice a little patience.
give a little.
reap. sow. love.
peace.
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