You don’t need a dime to give the gift of kindness. A smile, a hug, a phone call, a letter, a kind act of service to show that you care. A flower, a poem, a picture, a listening ear. A shoulder to cry on, a pat on the back, a little bit of your time. Words of encouragement, words of praise, words that say, “I am thinking about you.”
Kindness can be the greatest gift of all.
Sometimes those that deserve our kindness the least, need it the most. Sometimes being kind requires us to put aside our own pride, rise above our bitterness and resentment, and be the best that we can be. Sounds difficult, I know. But what if everyone lived this way?
Acts of kindness have a ripple effect. Go ahead and begin a chain reaction.
In life you can never be too kind or too fair; everyone you meet is carrying a heavy load. When you go through your day expressing kindness and courtesy to all you meet, you leave behind a feeling of warmth and good cheer, and you help alleviate the burdens everyone is struggling with.
Brian Tracy (1944)
Motivational Author
How lovely to think that no one need wait a moment. We can start now, start slowly, changing the world. How lovely that everyone, great and small, can make a contribution toward introducing justice straightaway. And you can always, always give something, even if it is only kindness!
Anne Frank (1929-1945)
Diarist
Those who make compassion an essential part of their lives find the joy of life. Kindness deepens the spirit and produces rewards that cannot be completely explained in words. It is an experience more powerful than words. To become acquainted with kindness one must be prepared to learn new things and feel new feelings. Kindness is more than a philosophy of the mind. It is a philosophy of the spirit.
Robert J. Furey
Author
Quote Source: http://www.randomactsofkindness.org/inspirational-kindness-quotes
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Love your post and the quotes Kristin. Love Kurt Vonnegut’s quote on topic of kindness:
“Hello babies. Welcome to Earth. It’s hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It’s round and wet and crowded. On the outside, babies, you’ve got a hundred years here. There’s only one rule that I know of, babies – God damn it, you’ve got to be kind.”
Thank you, David. Enjoy the holidays!
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Todd, thank you so much for sharing my post! Merry Christmas
I am happy to have found your site today. I didn’t realize you incorporated one of my posts into your blog! I am truly humbled by such a gracious act of kindness! You made my day, another moment of thankful warmth today!
Thank you for your kind comments. Happy Holidays! 🙂
Happy Holidays to you and a prosperous New Year!
Happy holidays to you too!
Hello Kristen! You never talk about Abba Papa, but your encouragement and style are in step with that which He teaches. One can almost feel the positive energy coming from your words.
Happy Holidays to you my friend.
Thank you for your kind words. Happy holidays to you my friend.
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The gift of kindness should be a regular occurrence for all Christians. Jesus showed us how to do it. He even turned water into wine at a wedding feast. Can you imagine being a guest at a wedding and your mom asked you to help out the host who did not have enough food and drinks for his guests? I cannot! That is the reason Jesus rise to the occasion because He knew, even in the most difficult situation we have the ability to show kindness.
Thank you so much for sharing my post with your readers. I am very spiritual and have a strong belief in God. I often pray for inspiration before I post. Merry Christmas to you!
Kindness, if it comes from the heart, is the best gift of all. Thanks for a perfect post at this time of year when everyone is running around “buying” gifts. We all have gifts within us to give. Have a great Christmas, Kristin.
Thanks Anneli. Merry Christmas!
Great message.
Thank you! 🙂
Beautifully said! Let’s be kind and change the world. 🙂
Sounds great! 🙂 Happy holidays!
Happy Holidays, friend! So appreciate you!
Thank you, Hanna. Have fun and enjoy your holidays!
I love your last quote…. kindness truly is a philosophy of the spirit. thank you for sharing this.
Thank you so much for sharing my post with your readers.
Thank you for sharing my post with your readers! Happy New Year!