Kindness Comes from the Heart

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"Be kind to one another." - Ellen DeGeneres

It's the simplest of phrases but when put forth into actions, it has the power to help change a person's day to their entire life. Whether it's a genuine smile, the willingness to lend an ear or give someone genuine words of advice/ encouragement... the power of being kind is immense and is the most effective when it comes from the heart. 

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At some point in our lives, we all go through phases where we feel down on our luck and feel as though the effort put forth in striving for our goals feels hopeless. Everything and everyone seem to be working against us and it seems like such a struggle to break out of the labyrinth of problems and setbacks that seem to be tumbling one after another. 

When a person is down on their luck and has been suffering through a series of setbacks or failures, the least thing that they want to hear is added judgement or criticism especially when it comes from someone that they are trying to seek help or advice from. Whether it be an academic advisor, a friend or a family member, snide remarks and condescending tones only further diminish a person's sense of self worth when all they really need is someone to listen to them and give them words of encouragement and advice. Even when someone is merely having a bad day, a single person who is kind to them can help turn their day around.

Being compassionate towards others, especially when they are down, is such an important life skill that more people should learn to exercise. I've encountered numerous people who seem to lack any sense of compassion in their souls especially after learning of someone else's struggles or mistakes. Rude remarks ushered in condescending tones honestly makes me believe that kindness is something these people have forgotten. Instead of focusing my energy on the people who brought have brought me down in the past, however, I remember the ones who restored me when I was in a dark period through their genuine kindness and encouragement. These are the people who stand out the most.

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Kindness has the ability to spread a beam of positivity which can help lift a person out of their negative state of mind.  Instead of being quick to judge a person based on their setbacks or failures, being understanding and kind to them can be help them feel encouraged to move on and push past their struggles. They will remember and thank you the most in the end. Much like the ability of a stone to generate a ripple effect across a lake, the action of one person being kind generates a ripple that grows wider and greater, leaving a positive affect on others.

If you show kindness, empathy, genuity, helpfulness and compassion towards others, it will all come back to you in the future. Whether it's giving your seat up on the bus to an elderly passenger, letting someone merge into your lane on a busy freeway or taking time out of your day to give advice to someone in need, positivity and kindness will be spread. 

Kindness comes from the heart and and has the power to change a person's day to their entire life.

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