Kindness
This has to be one of my favorite topics. Kindness is magic! It goes out into the world with such intensity that it causes a shock wave throughout. When you are kind and compassionate to someone or something the vibrational charge attached to it can cause the pay it forward effect. One small random act, or even non random act can create thousands in turn do the same. It’s powerful and great.
Through all the social distancing and time spent alone this past month I have learned kindness. Not just understanding the word but really knowing what it truly means. For a long time my hurt would judge others for a lack of kindness and compassion. It would question why someone wouldn’t even reach out to me during these times when I was deemed part of “the family.” That hurt fueled me to say well I don’t need you anyways, and that short lived self gratification was meaningless. I dwelled on it, and then as I began to practice self love I started to see what it meant to be kind. I started to see my truth, and the thing was I didn’t like it. I hated pushing others aside because I felt like I didn’t belong, or that I was being used as a convenience. I hated to feel that if I didn’t benefit some they didn’t care or reach out.
Coming to terms with the truth I was able to be kind to myself. I was able to see that what others do, think, or feel is a reflection of them and has no stand on my worth and that is huge. I had been able to find myself and the generosity that I have always known in my heart. Even when my heart aches and is full of sadness or fear I know that at the end of the day the one thing I am above anything is kind. That makes me truly happy, because giving to others is the one thing that brings me more joy then anything. Have you ever paid for the persons coffee in front of you and left without praise? Have you given a thoughtful gift that is meant to build someone up and recognize the greatness in them instead of just being some bullshit materialistic thing? Have you given up your seat for someone? Have you opened a door for someone else? That feeling of supporting someone else by just a small thing is how we build a better community. Through small acts, great things come.
Being kind represents all the good in the world. In the fight of good versus evil being kind is a way to combat the dark. It is ever reaching and knows no bounds. By being kind you open your eyes to notice those around you, including yourself. It brings awareness to the moment and in turn allows you to give a helping hand to those in need. Even if someone isn’t deprived of luxury and wealth doesn’t mean they don’t deserve kindness. You never know someone’s story, whether they are lonely, or hurt. Guarded or selfish. Kindness in the face of anything is a gift to celebrate life. It is important in relationships, including the one with yourself. Kindness is about telling the truth in a gentle way to allow for growth and flexibility in ones mind.
What are some ways you can practice kindness? Some things you could do are: Send out letters to people you love thanking them for being in your life. Help someone get food for the week. Reach out to someone and just see how they are doing. By just showing someone they are on your mind and that they matter is the most compassionate gift you can give. It could save someone from the dark.
What are some ways you can practice kindness towards yourself? Do you constantly bombard yourself with mean words and cruelty? If you do I want you to practice kindness. Instead of being cold hearted allow yourself constructive criticism, get to the things you don’t like but be gentle about it. Once you get there then start changing it. Start building yourself up, because those mean words are just fuel for the fire. They are meant to keep you down. Don’t let them. When in doubt be kind, take a step back and ask yourself if I truly loved myself would I allow this to be done to me. Do onto others as you would have done unto yourself. Really read that because what you give is in turn given back to you. So wouldn’t you rather it be kindness, support, love and compassion? I know I would. Be kind :)