The Kindness Box

Isn’t it amazing to be surrounded by kind people? Being kind is a vital way of bringing meaning to your own life as well as the lives of other people. Warm-heartedness is indeed a key factor that allows you to smile and be happy even if you’re with a stranger.

To be kind and warm helps you feel better inside, and it also helps others to feel better with your presence. It starts with a decision, once you have the right attitude, the rest becomes quite a bit easier. A kind heart is like a fountain of gladness, it makes everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles. Sometimes, you just have to be nice to other people not because they are nice, but because you are.

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How to be Kind and Warm to Others – Inspiring Tips

Enjoy your day!

One evening I was going back from a supermarket. As I have approached my car, I noticed that some person came and stood beside me. He was the one that could be considered as a bum. It seemed that he had no car, no home and no job. I expected that he will ask me for money, but he did not do that, he only said: "Your car is very nice“.

After several moments of silence I have replied: "Thanks“, and then the inner voice told me: "Ask him if he needs help“. After a short hesitation I have asked him, if he needs any help. His respond was astonishing, I will never forget those simple three words that I heard from him: "Don‘t we all?”

It was a true discovery to me. I needed help. Although I had money and a place to sleep, but I recognized that I needed help too. Then I have opened my wallet and gave him enough money to get a meal and some shelter for a day.

Suddenly I understood that no matter how much money, achievements, luxury things do we have, we all need help. And on the other hand, no matter how poor you are, how many material problems you have, you still might offer your help to others, you still might be giving. Even it‘s just a nice word, you can give that and it can be priceless to other person.

Maybe that man was just a homeless stranger, but to me he was more than that. Maybe he was sent by the Highest Loving Power personally to me, to open my eyes, to show me that there is one thing, among all other values and achievements, which is very important and irreplaceable for each and every person. Actually, it is a true gift and it is called Giving.

“I am here for a purpose and that purpose is to grow into a mountain, not to shrink to a grain of sand. Henceforth will I apply ALL my efforts to become the highest mountain of all and I will strain my potential until it cries for mercy.”-- Og Mandino

* *Scroll I – I will form good habits and become their slave.*
* *Scroll II – I will greet this day with love in my heart.*
* *Scroll III – I will persist until I succeed.*
* *Scroll IV – I am nature's greatest miracle.*
* *Scroll V – I will live this day as if it is my last.*
* *Scroll VI – Today I will be master of my emotions.*
* *Scroll VII – I will laugh at the world* (Keep perspective)
* *Scroll VIII – Today I will multiply my value a hundredfold.*
* *Scroll IX – I will act now.*
* *Scroll X – I will pray for guidance.* -Og Mandino

I remember an experience I had some years ago when I was walking in town. I had taken some money from an ATM with my card and was intending to carry on with my journey by bus. I wasn't sure why, but I suddenly felt I had to walk in a different direction, down a different street. I turned a corner and a homeless man was sitting down on the pavement right in front of me trying to get my attention. I walked over to him and spoke to him. I dug into my pocket to see if I had some change to give him, but instead I felt as if God was leading me to take him to the nearest cafe to give him some company and offer to buy him some lunch. Which I did. I listened to his story, where he had been sleeping, where he had been travelling day by day, what his hopes were for the future. When we went our own separate ways, I saw his countenance completely change. He walked away from the cafe brighter and happier than when he went in, and it was if he was returning to a world which was not quite as forbidding and hostile. I went to catch the bus and on that 30 minute bus journey I felt as if was if I was bathing in the love of God. Perhaps He was teaching me that when we show care to the ones society would consider to be the "least of these" it is as if we were doing it for Him. -Anthony2019

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“But oh! the blessing it is to have a friend to whom one can speak fearlessly on any subject; with whom one's deepest as well as one's most foolish thoughts come out simply and safely. Oh, the comfort - the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person - having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words, but pouring them all right out, just as they are, chaff and grain together; certain that a faithful hand will take and sift them, keep what is worth keeping, and then with the breath of kindness blow the rest away.” - Dinah Craik

“You have a unique gift to offer this world. Be true to yourself, be kind to yourself, read and learn about everything that interests you and keep away from people who bring you down. When you treat yourself kindly and respect the uniqueness of those around you, you will be giving this world an amazing gift... you!” - Steve Maraboli

Kindness pledge -

I pledge to myself, on this day.
To try to be kind, in every way.

To every person, big and small,
I will help them if they fall.

When I love myself and others too;
That is the best that I can do!

https://nellieedge.com/pdf/freepoetry/june/thekindnesspledge.pdf

“I admire those who do good and expect nothing in return.” - Roy T. Bennett

“A smile remains the most inexpensive gift I can bestow on anyone and yet its powers can vanquish kingdoms.” - Og Mandino

Tips for dealing with difficult people -

Use Lots of Kindness

Look, I get it. When dealing with difficult people, the gut reaction is to be difficult right back. When it feels like someone is attacking you, your first thought is to defend yourself. I’ve been there and still get caught up in that when I don’t slow down and take a pause.

What I have found in almost every difficult situation is kindness goes a lot further than being difficult. When two people are being difficult with each other, the situation tends to escalate to a point where nothing will get accomplished.

On the other hand, when you use lots of kindness with a difficult person many times, it diffuses the situation and you get more of what you want. This is one of the top techniques for dealing with difficult people.

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How to Deal with Difficult People: 10 Expert Techniques

All the best!

"Every single time you help somebody stand up you are helping humanity rise.” - Steve Maraboli

“Nothing,' wrote Tolstoy, 'can make our life, or the lives of other people, more beautiful than perpetual kindness.” - Gretchen Rubin

"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms."

“Stop comparing yourself to others. Always strive to improve yourself to become better today than you were yesterday to serve those around you and the world.” - Roy T. Bennett

“I prefer you to make mistakes in kindness than work miracles in unkindness.” - Mother Teresa

“Be kind. Always if you have a choice, be kind.” - Anne Rice

“There is no wrong way to perform an act of kindness.” - Catherine R.Hyde

“It is wonderful how much time good people spend fighting the devil. If they would only expend the same amount of energy loving their fellow men, the devil would die in his own tracks of ennui.” - Helen Keller

“Kindness and good nature unite men more effectually and with greater strength than any agreements whatsoever, since thereby the engagements of men's hearts become stronger than the bond and obligation of words.” - Sir Thomas More

“It's all a matter of paying attention, being awake in the present moment, and not expecting a huge payoff. The magic in this world seems to work in whispers and small kindnesses.” - Charles de Lint

“Compassion is like mother giving love to her children. Mother’s ways are higher than others, even when everyone rejects, mother accepts with her arms open and wide.” - Amit Ray

“Protect your enthusiasm from the negativity and fear of others. Never decide to do nothing just because you can only do little. Do what you can. You would be surprised at what "little" acts have done for our world.” -Steve Maraboli

“I don't want my life to be defined by what is etched on a tombstone. I want it to be defined by what is etched in the lives and hearts of those I've touched.” -Steve Maraboli

“I have found that it is the small everyday deed of ordinary folks that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love." -J. R. R. Tolkein

“Every sunrise is an invitation for us to arise and brighten someone's day.” - Richelle E. Goodrich

“Give freely to the world these gifts of love and compassion. Do not concern yourself with how much you receive in return, just know in your heart it will be returned.” - Steve Maraboli

"Somebody that you, until now, would always avoid, always look down on, and always be disgusted by.

Reach your arm out and put it around them.

And then, tell them they’re all right. Tell them they have a friend. Tell them you love them.

If you or I wanna make a change in this world, that’s where we’re gonna be able to do it. That’s where we’ll start.

Every. Single. Time.” - Dan Pearce

“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”-- Jane Goodall

“I don't want you to be young and beautiful. I only want one thing. I want you to be kind-hearted - and not just towards cats and dogs.” - Vasily Grossman

“Without suffering, there's no happiness. So we shouldn't discriminate against the mud. We have to learn how to embrace and cradle our own suffering and the suffering of the world, with a lot of tenderness.” - Thích Nhất Hạnh

“Be kind, because everyone is having a really hard time.” - Plato

21 Ways To Celebrate Life

After Nancy Rothstein's son, Josh, passed away unexpectedly, she was seeking a way to offer a tribute for family and friends to honor his birthday. With each passing birthday, she adds one more item to the list.

Last April 16 would've been Josh's 21st birthday, and true to her tradition, Nancy shared these 21 ways to celebrate life:

Smile. Smiling makes you and those around you feel good. If you don’t feel good, a smile can trick your brain into feeling better.

Eat ice cream.

Run on the beach. If you can’t physically do this, use your imagination.

Call someone who is ill or lonely. Listen to their story. Take the time. Tell them your story, if they ask.

Listen to music that touches your heart and soul.

Sing in the shower, or out loud if you are comfortable.

Visit the grave of a loved one and celebrate your continued BREATH. And tell your loved one what’s on your mind.

Play with a dog.

Thank yourself for putting up with all the things about yourself that drive you nuts! Activate your sense of humor!

Apologize to someone you have wronged in any way.

Take a day, or even a few hours, “off” to do something you always want to do but never take the time to do.

Eat something you never indulge in (unless allergic!) and savor every bite….slowly. No guilt permitted!

Re-watch your favorite funny or happy movie in your most comfortable clothes.

Make plans with 2 friends that you are crazy about but never see…near or far away.

Go outdoors to a natural setting. Sit. Close your eyes. Listen to the world. It’s all an extension of you! Your breath connects you intrinsically to the world.

Laugh. Do something fun or silly that evokes laughter. It has been said that laughter is God’s sunshine.

Place this list in an envelope and revisit it periodically to see how you are celebrating YOURSELF! If you are good to yourself, you can be much better to those around you.

Go to your heart and make all your decisions from there; and all will be well.

Follow the path that matters.

Believe and feel the change you want to see and you will BE the change you envision.

....Yet you must know that in the end, it is LOVE’s garden you must tend.

If you had to add one more to this list, what would it be?