“Continue to be who you are, to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness.” ~Maya Angelou
It’s easy to allow life’s hard times to warp us into someone mean and hard, but choosing to continue to be ourselves with all of our kindness intact is a powerful way to prioritize healing and to astonish the world around us as we do.
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“The strongest people are the ones who are still kind after the world tore them apart.” ~Raven Emotion (via Tiny Buddha)
Choosing kindness in the wake of life’s pain and destruction is not an easy thing to do. It shows our strength when we choose to spread kindness even after being battered by life rather than spreading bitterness. How often do you allow your own painful experiences to teach you compassion in this way?
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“We can be of service by bringing some kindness, care, groundedness, and balance to those around us.” ~Sebene Selassie
In a world so filled with war, pain, and disasters, it’s easy to feel helpless to make any difference at all. I keep reminding myself that any difference I want to make starts right here with how I treat the people around me.
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“It’s really easy to be kind to others when I remember that none of us came into this world with a manual about how to get it all right.” ~Jill Bolte Taylor
It’s also easier to be kind to myself when I remind myself that there is no manual, and we’re all just trying to find our way through a challenging and messy world.
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“Be the reason someone still believes in magic, truth, authenticity, compassion, intelligent conversation, loyalty, courage, and love that doesn’t have an agenda.” ~Brooke Hampton
So many people are hurting this time of year, and it’s easy to get so caught up in our own holiday celebrations that we miss seeing their pain. Take the time to reach out to those in your own circle who may be having a difficult season this year to help them believe that life still brings goodness and love, even in the hard moments.
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