Being Kind

 Hey everybody! As much as I think about the phrase of 'being kind', I've come to realize that I know very little about it. For me, 'kindness' was the first word that I came across while studying Moral Science in school. 

Being kind means smiling at new person in the group, giving somebody a genuine compliment, holding the door open for someone else, seeing the best in people when they're struggling to be their best, sticking up for someone when they're being bullied, forgiving someone who has hurt you, helping an injured or lost animal, being patient even when you're in a hurry, saying please/ thank you/ sorry, celebrating differences in others, encouraging someone who needs support, noticing when someone is sad and taking time to understand and help, caring for the less fortunate than you are and many more

Being kind means treating the others, the way you want to be treated. It takes courage to do so. Reflecting on past events, I've realized that I've had multiple opportunities to be at the receiving end of the kindness. But, before this have never dwell into what this word actually means.

For me kindness was only limited to please/ thank you/ sorry. Also, never understood earlier that kindness takes courage. Why? Because it is hard to imagine and implement the response that you would like to have if you would have been in similar situation. Now when I think about it after experiencing it in my life, I understand it's importance. It can become the beginning point of someone's life changing trajectory.

On the other hand, I used to interchange the word being nice to kindness frequently. Kindness develops character. Whereas being nice to people is only based on how you treat others and expecting the same in return. It is mostly rooted in fear. Kindness is broader term that encapsulates being nice to people as well. It reflects strength. I think I've long way to go when it comes to this. Tell me about your experience and thoughts in comments below.