Being kind is a way of living that keeps giving long after the kind thoughts, words, and actions have taken place. Kindness is a force without force, and it goes well beyond manners to the very heart of how people respect and treat one another.
Being kind is a vital way of making our own lives, and the lives of others, meaningful. Being kind allows us to communicate better with others, to be more self-compassionate, and to be a positive force in other people's lives. Kindness has its true source deep within you, and while some people are innately kind, it's something that everyone can cultivate by choice. In this article, you'll find a few initial suggestions to help you further develop kindness in your life.
First of all, one should learn to speak courteously. Kindness starts from the way someone communicates. So, try to speak courteously to everyone. Practise to be a good listener. Often said, yet the act of listening is easier said than done in our fast-paced world, where rushing and being busy are seen as virtues; where cutting someone off because you're too busy, or you need to get somewhere in a hurry, is the norm. Making being busy into a habit is no excuse for unkindness, however. When talking to friend, learn to listen with your whole being and sincerely pay attention to them until they're done revealing their thoughts and problems.
Being kind is not only to our friends but also to our family members. We can show our kindness by visiting relatives or friends who are sick. Besides that, we can also lend our favourite book or magazine to anyone who shares the same interest with us. By donating to the less fortunate is also a way to show our kindness to the world.
The bond between children and their grandparents is a very special one. Kindness can found in this kind of bond. Therefore, it is important to foster a close relationship between the child and his or her grandparents. Children spending