Kindness comes from the heart, when you give to others without expecting anything in return. Kindness is the act of looking at the needs of others and filling those needs in ways that empower the receiver.
Plan ways you can show kindness to others. As you go through your day, look and listen as others interact with you. When they share things that are pressing on their heart, support them in ways that will help them along their Path. Developing friendships with others also has the ability to create networks of helpers when someone is in need. Perhaps when another shares his burdens with you, it may not be you who can assist personally, but perhaps you know of someone who might be able to help.
Begin today to take steps that will lead you to the place where everything you say and do comes from a space of kindness. Even if very little changes outwardly, you will find that inwardly, you are changing. As you become kinder, you will begin to see many things in a different light. Your actions and reactions will become balanced; people will notice and respond to you differently. You will draw unto yourself those who are of a similar nature.
You are likely familiar with the golden rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” This is a paraphrase of an important verse spoken by Jesus in the Bible (See Matthew 7:12).
When the foundational reason why we want others to treat us in a certain manner is built on the following principle, then you will be in alignment with the One who created you. “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” ~ Matthew 22:37-39
Take time to ponder these words and put them into action. Then watch your life blossom!
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