Kindness is so important and I don’t think that people always see it that way. I believe that the world lacks kindness, and that is a problem.
Kindness isn’t just about being kind to others, it’s also about being kind to yourself. Your words and actions mean something, they can make or break someone. It doesn’t take much effort to be kind, it takes seconds. It allows us to connect with people, and build those meaningful relationships.
Why should we be kind?
The world has seen so much heartbreak and pain, many, many lifetimes of it. People want to protect themselves from that pain, so they isolate. When we do that, we lose connection with the people around us, and sometimes ourselves. Kindness is a sign of strength, and it makes the world a better place. If you’re kind, people will be kind to you; it goes with the saying “You get what you give”.
I have a brother, when we were younger we would fight a lot. It was a back-and-forth argument all the time. We heard “if you have nothing nice to say, don’t say anything at all” quite often. That being said, I understand everyone has bad days and that it may be difficult to spread kindness when those days happen. You have to remember that kindness isn’t a feeling, it’s an action.
Kindness is a two-way street, and it strengthens bonds with the people we love. The more you practice it, the easier it gets.
I hope after you read this article you’ll have a better understanding of why kindness is so important. As Harry Styles says, treat people with kindness!