I’ve been thinking a lot recently on the subject of kindness. I enjoy reading stories on the r/randomactsofkindness community on Reddit , and I reread an article on Medium from back in September about being kind for no reason.
I appreciate the fact that a lot of our daily interactions with people involve a lot of unnoticed and unacknowledged kindnesses. Things as simple as the polite smiles one gives or receives when a door is held open. A lot of the time we focus on those who are inconsiderate or rude. I want to start thinking more of those who are kind, friendly or polite – just for the sake of it, asking nothing in return.
This is not a rebuke or an admonishment to anyone. Just an encouragement to everyone to keep being kind, and to be grateful for the kindnesses extended to you.
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