Kindness emerges from love and empathy. I have a spirit who wants to be kind and loving to everyone, especially those whose life has been difficult.
I think a lot of this comes from empathy. I believe empathy comes from once having experienced a physical, mental, spiritual, emotional illness, or trauma, which helps us understand others who are also going through a difficult time.
And I also feel love for those who have come through their difficult times, figured out their life problems, and have healed slowly through time. Many of them are now interested in helping others heal or support them emotionally or in other ways.
Loving kindness can actually have a powerfully positive affect on other people! ❤️
Of course, opening doors for people, especially those with walkers or canes shows kindness as well as smiling and saying hello to people in elevators, or those you pass on the street! There are many ways to show kindness, love and empathy. Another is to listen to someone who has a problem, certainly don’t interrupt or focus on what you are going to say next! Can anyone think of another way to show kindness, love or empathy?
I love this whole soft belief that pain can leave people gentler instead of harder. That is the kind of thing I want to keep close~