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Kindness- It really is always an option

10/14/2017

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Kindness. So simple and yet sometimes not my first instinct. I'm thinking the Dalai Lama has this one right..."Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." He has a point. Kindness is a choice. 

I'm also good with "My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness." Makes sense to me. No wonder the Dalai Lama always looks so chill and happy. He lives and breathes kindness. Life goals. 

I’m renewing my commitment to choose kindness. Over and over and over until it becomes the only choice I know. Sounds easy, but I know it’s not. 


In general, I consider myself a nice person. I try to help others. I strive to make those around me feel acknowledged and appreciated. I tend to think the best of people. 

But, am I always kind? Embarrassingly, no.

I certainly slip and choose the grouchy response or the crabby voice. Sometimes the un-kindness is directed at others...and sometimes it’s directed at myself. 

As a result of cracking myself wide open during the past four years, I’m more aware than ever of how it makes me feel when I’m not kind to others. It feels yucky. And my guess is that it doesn’t make them feel all that great either.

The same crummy feeling occurs when I’m unkind to myself.

When my inner voice speaks harshly or is critical, it stings. And yet...in this situation, I've created the unkind thoughts and then directed them at myself! What's up with that?


Kindness isn’t difficult. And I do believe that practice makes it easier.

Being kind is basic and fundamental.
Kindness is contagious.
And, let's face it, kindness feels good whether we're giving or receiving. 


Kindness can be found in the smallest act and also in the most grand gesture...but I think it’s the little stuff that really makes a difference in our everyday lives. 

We're conditioned to be nice on someone’s birthday. Or to turn on the kindness when someone's in a tough spot.

But what about all of the days in between? That’s when a dose of kindness really matters.


Hold a door.
Offer a smile.
Lend a hand.
Be available.

The Golden Rule still applies. Treat others as you’d like to be treated.

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Be kind. It’s cool.

Maybe think of one new way you can be kind to others today...go out and try it! And while you’re at it, choose a kindness to offer yourself:-)

Do you have a signature way of being kind to yourself or others?

Thanks for being here this month. Have an awesome Saturday! 
xo Kristen


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Annie
10/14/2017 09:02:43 am

Ha - this has been my mantra for the past three months: "Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." In fact, I frequently write it in my youngest's note that I tuck into her lunch every day. I think it's the most powerful quote...Yeah, sure it seems like it's not always possible, but damn, if we just stop, take a deep breath before responding like an asshole, it's always possible to be kind. BUT believe me, I still have my moments, esp when triggered by said youngest child... :) Love this post and love your writing. So smart and your voice just shines through. Thank you, thank you!!

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Kristen link
10/15/2017 05:34:13 pm

Aww, Annie. Thank you again for the kind words. I really appreciate your comments.

I know, right?! Being kind is totally our choice...yet sometimes it's so tough to choose kindness! Luckily, life is full of opportunities to keep practicing:-)

xo

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