Today's Kindness #408: November 13, 2023
❣️Be Kind❣️
On November 13th, as part of World Kindness Day, we are encouraged to spread kindness like an infectious cold. We want to share it more than usual because studies show when others observe kindness in action they are more likely to carry out an act of kindness, too.
So, imagine if you head out for the day and your neighbor's garbage can has tipped over. Instead of ignoring it and letting the wind make a mess, you pick it up and return it to the corner. Three other neighbors notice and give you a smile and a nod on their way to work.
One of those neighbors notices a stranded driver on the side of the road on his commute to work. He remembers your thoughtfulness and offers assistance to the stranded driver. Several passersby take notice.
At a business office, a woman struggles with a paper jam. She's had a horrible day. The customer has been waiting, but she remembers the stranded driver she passed earlier in the day. The customer lets the office worker take her time. Anyone can have a bad day, but this prevents it from getting worse and may even make it better.
We each have the potential to improve each others' lives through understanding and kindness. Whether it's a friend, family member, coworker, or stranger, our ability to show our humanity should have no limit.
On World Kindness Day, let your compassion shine brightly. Get caught showing as much kindness as possible, too. Head to The Random Act Of Kindness Foundation for info. Use #WorldKindnessDay to share on social media.
Also, read our Pueblo Chieftain opinion article from last year's World Kindness Day for a deep look at how kindness is what we all need.
"To kindness and love, the things we need most!"
~ The Grinch