Be Kind The Best Way

"Be kind the best way you can
 There are people watching you(your attitude, way of life...)
 You never can tell where your name would be mentioned".
 (+ Uche Adiogu).

To be kind is to have or show a tender and considerate and supportive nature. It means to empathise with someone, persons(s), people or group of people by feeling what such persons feel and seeking ways to reach out or be a blessing to such persons because you understand better. It can be done in words and actions but it is more of an act because you have to express or show it, so the person understands that it is not just about words alone, but that there are actions to back it up.

Being kind should not be out of compulsion but something that should come freely. It should be a heart felt impulse that propels you into action. And as such, it can come either in words, gifts, material possession, job opportunity, contracts, apprenticeship, appointments, representations...

I know that being kind can be discouraging when your act of kindness is seen or misinterpreted for weakness. I mean taken for granted. Being kind does not mean you are unwise or weak. Yes, people may take it for granted, misuse it, or even throw it back into your face with disdain. But for the fact that a number of persons does not see it for what it is, does not take away from or make the word kindness less.

Acts of kindness are forever memorable! Even if the beneficiaries do not appreciate it at the moment, some day, they would flash back, and the memory would become fresh in their memories, and then they would affirm what an angel you had been to them. So which is better? Present perception or memorable goodness? Would you/we rather prefer to close your/our heart (s) to people because some others tore it apart? Or would you/we now avoid people simply because you/we don't know who to trust anymore? Off course not! Kindness can conquer these fears and help you/us love again.

Here is how to be kind and still get on with your life whether your act of kindness is being appreciated or not. Show kindness without expecting anything in return from the reciever. Do what is within your powers to do, whether the beneficiary acknowledges it or not. Try as much as possible to get sentiments or offences out of the way, when performing any act of kindness. See beyond the person(traits of the person) you are rendering such act of kindness to. In all that you do, let your light so shine that even if others have a perceived impression about you, they may see your good works and have a rethink or rebranded impression about you. These are my thoughts to exhibiting acts of kindness and still moving on with your life. Am sure you also have your thoughts. Meanwhile, you are all free to share and comment. #Empathy#Kindness#Perception#Memorable goodness#Impression#Good works#Rebranded.