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The power of kindness
“When you are kind to others, it not only changes you, it changes the world.”
- Harold Kushner
A simple act of kindness can be very powerful. It put smiles on people’s faces. It elevates moods. It gives people hope. It requires little effort and rewards everyone involved. The benefits practically sell themselves. Being kind to others should come easy, but there are people who make it difficult to treat with kindness, especially if we feel they are undeserving of it. Sometimes, it is the people who deserve it the least who could benefit from it the most. This is why being kind to even the grumpiest and angriest of people can spark a positive change for everyone involved.
There are countless stories about people whose random acts of kindness helped improve the lives of so many people. While donating money or time to help make the world a better place, even the simplest and seemingly small acts of kindness can work wonders in profound ways. Think about some of the times you were moved by the help or kind gesture of a complete stranger whose only intent was to be a good fellow human. They did not expect anything in return. In fact, they were most likely delighted to be of service to you. Win-win. That’s the power of kindness.
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