I read this on Jenny Lawson’s blog and it’s stuck with me.
I particularly like “than you have to be” because it makes kindness an action.
She wrote that in relation to the fact that we don’t know what other people are going through when we encounter them.
This is much easier for me to do for other people than to do for myself!
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Dec 31, 2023
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I really don’t like when people treat other people badly. It’s unnecessary. the smile on their face could be covering a lifetime of pain, or it could be genuine happiness but how would we know? and either way, the way we treat someone could decide what their next day is like – could be a good or bad day based on a small interaction with little old me. but I’ll never consciously be unkind or hurt someone. we do owe each other something as human beings – kindness. being kind isn’t difficult. be kind. be thoughtful. be warm. be loving. be graceful. be patient.
Mar 2, 2024
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I was always told that if I don’t have anything nice to say I shouldn’t say anything at all but I think it should be officially recommended that if you do have something nice to say, say it! A heartfelt compliment that is in your brain will cost you nothing to give the person to whom it’s due and might change their day for the better! Take notice of others and be specific with your kindness. Such an easy way to make yourself a happier person!
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