I’ve been the recipient of a lot of kindness in my life. I know anyone reading this has too. Kindness is a wonderful gift to give someone. It doesn’t cost anything to be kind.
Ways people have been kind to me:
- Someone called me when they knew I was making a big decision to listen to me.
- Parents who showed me how to be kind to each other.
- A friend who complemented me.
- My wife who goes on dates with me and hangs out with me.
- A child who wants to give dad a hug.
Kindness does need to be received, I’ve learned. Kindness can be received when things are going well, as well as when life is tricky, though kindness is probably most poignantly felt and appreciated during hard times. I think that’s a gift: to receive kindness. It’s also a gift to give. Who do you know that could use some kindness today?
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Bryan lives somewhere at the intersection of faith, fatherhood, and futurism and writes about tech, books, Christianity, gratitude, and whatever’s on his mind. If you liked reading, perhaps you’ll also like subscribing: