Kindness: Reshape Your Life and the World Around You

Have you ever experienced that peculiar moment when you lock eyes with someone just as they are mid-yawn, and you can’t help but find yourself mimicking their yawn?

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I’ve noticed that kindness operates similarly.

The world often feels chaotic, and it’s all too easy to lose sight of your own goodness. Of your potential to make a positive impact and transform your life and the lives of those around you. The key lies in kindness.

It’s well-known that kindness triggers positive emotions, but its impact goes beyond that. It has the power to reshape your life, redefine your interactions with the world.

A fundamental point to digest is that being kind toward oneself is indispensable.

Before you can extend kindness to others, you must first cultivate kindness within yourself. 

  • You should approach your flaws with compassion and understanding, acknowledging that nobody is perfect.
  • You should replace that voice in your head that criticizes you and belittles you. After all, your thoughts shape your reality.
  • You should prioritize self-care by engaging in activities that bring you joy, whether it’s exercising, skincare, or indulging in a hobby. Remember you also need to take care of yourself.
  • Forgiving yourself and cultivating self-love are non-negotiable.

Once you’ve embraced these aspects, being kind to others will come effortlessly. You’ll find yourself performing random acts of kindness without expecting anything in return. You’ll smile at strangers, compliment more, or even simply acknowledge people. You’ll want to make someone’s day.

Soon after that, you’ll notice how kind everyone is. How everyone is smiling at you and wanting to help you. The kindness you threw out there bounced back at you.

It’s like a chain reaction of kindness. If you give someone a genuine compliment, they smile and say thanks, and then suddenly they brighten up and are inspired to do something kind for someone else. It’s contagious.

The inspiration for the post originated from a Friday episode.

In Zaras fitting rooms, a lady asked for help to zip up a jumpsuit. I offered myself and gave her a sincere compliment. It looked amazing on her. Her face lit up. She started talking and radiated joy. I felt a pleasant warmth in my chest.

My mood went from good to fantastic, and I have a feeling that the lady was happy too.

A tiny act of kindness that had a wonderful effect.

So, remember your kindness holds the power to inspire others to be kinder, more compassionate, and more understanding. Use this power to contribute to a more connected world.

,abreijos


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