It seems like in today's world
there is a shortness of kindness going around. It seems like our world is so
full of hatred and negativity. There are so many nasty things that we as humans
say to one another and let's be honest, it's disgusting. It hurts nobody for
one to be kind to another. It is understandable that there are subjects to
which many will never agree on, which is expected. We are all human and we
don't need to completely agree on everything. What is not expected is treating
others poorly because you disagree with one another. There are a lot of reasons
that one may not agree with another, but these individuals can still get along
without having the same views as those around you. There are a lot of
opportunities to be able to learn about other people's opinions or views, but
this does not mean that you have to agree with what is said. When those around
you are even making decisions you don't agree with, it still does not justify
treating them poorly. Keep in mind that I am not saying you have to keep toxic
people in your life or have discussions with those who are just looking to
argue, but just be kind and avoid situations in which there is a likelihood
that one cannot be kind to another. Being kind does not necessarily mean that
you agree with everything that another person believes, but that you choose to
see a person as someone who needs to feel loved and befriended (because in all
honesty everybody does).
It has always intrigued me to
see that one can treat another so poorly simply because of a different belief.
In my eyes it is so important to have charity to everyone. Notice that I didn't
say we should show charity to everyone unless they have a different view than
us. As a believer of God and Jesus Christ, I know the purpose and the value of
showing love to everyone around me and being able to make friends, even if
there is a difference of opinion or ideas between the two of us. We need to
realize as humans that there is not a single one of us who is better than the
other. We all make mistakes and learn from those mistakes. We are all human.
That is part of our journey on this earth and throughout this life. To make
mistakes and to grow.
While looking online I saw a
quote that said, “our days are happier when we give people a piece of our
hearts rather than a piece of our minds”. This quote not only encompasses the thoughts
I’ve been having the last few weeks, but also the thought that we need to be
more aware of what comes out of our mouths. When we are speaking unkind things
it has the possibility of affecting that person or group of people worse than
intended. Not only does being kind positively affect those around us, but it positively affects us as well.
When we look for the positives in others it gets us into a good habit of looking for the positives in ourselves and in all honesty, who couldn't use more of that within themselves. Kindness is not only important to show to other, but to ourselves. Vulnerability moment: I have a super hard time being kind to myself. I am constantly picking out things I could be doing better or things that I need to perfect. Let's be honest, nobody can be perfect in this life, but you can learn to be perfect for yourself and that's something that I really need to work on.
I think a lot of times, most people find it much easier to be kinder to others than we are to ourselves. While it is vital to be kind to others, we need to incorporate that into our own thinking for ourselves. We need to realize the affects that our thoughts have on us and the way that they can make us react when we are having negativity amongst ourselves. Positive thinking and self-kindness overflows into the world and we are more apt to become kinder individuals overall.
Self-compassion and self-kindness lead to love of ourselves and an outpouring of love to those around us. Kindness is key to leading a positive life. Stay real and be kind.
Love,
MaShayla
