The kindness I show to animals knows no bounds. To people, honestly, it all depends who that person is. I’m not that fond of most people, therefore I don’t show the generosity, or extraordinary kindness to those I determine are not worthy. Being alone, and at times lonely, is better than spending my energy with people I don’t respect.
I get it! I had trouble relating to other human beings for a long time as well. What helped for me was to see them as animals. I've dealt with so many aggressive dogs, and never blamed one for their "bad" behavior. I try to do the same with humans.
I trust everyone which makes me seem naive, and maybe I am. I have been betrayed a few times, but mostly not. I have noticed that sometimes kindness and generosity is contagious. And it does create happiness, so maybe it is addictive. This is a good blog. I am sharing it with friends and family!
Thank you, Wayne, for sharing some of the research behind the benefits of kindness. Although kind acts shouldn't be manipulative or done for reciprocity, it is true that kind acts build a kindness bank account. Investing in it daily returns dividends that will benefit the giver as well as many others. It's the whole 'ripple of kindness' effect. It's so worth building your own, unique kindness identity. Kindness in thought, communication, and action.
Thank you again for bringing your perspective to the topic. You are making a difference. 💜
I have shown kindness to others for a long time and still do, but it has not been a solution to my sadness and loneliness.
The kindness I show to animals knows no bounds. To people, honestly, it all depends who that person is. I’m not that fond of most people, therefore I don’t show the generosity, or extraordinary kindness to those I determine are not worthy. Being alone, and at times lonely, is better than spending my energy with people I don’t respect.
I get it! I had trouble relating to other human beings for a long time as well. What helped for me was to see them as animals. I've dealt with so many aggressive dogs, and never blamed one for their "bad" behavior. I try to do the same with humans.
Thank you Wayne, your reply is profound.
Thanks so much, Wayne. You’re absolutely right! The opposite to sadness is not happiness, but kindness. Kindness is transformative in so many ways.
Indeed! THanks Julie.
I trust everyone which makes me seem naive, and maybe I am. I have been betrayed a few times, but mostly not. I have noticed that sometimes kindness and generosity is contagious. And it does create happiness, so maybe it is addictive. This is a good blog. I am sharing it with friends and family!
Thank you, Wayne, for sharing some of the research behind the benefits of kindness. Although kind acts shouldn't be manipulative or done for reciprocity, it is true that kind acts build a kindness bank account. Investing in it daily returns dividends that will benefit the giver as well as many others. It's the whole 'ripple of kindness' effect. It's so worth building your own, unique kindness identity. Kindness in thought, communication, and action.
Thank you again for bringing your perspective to the topic. You are making a difference. 💜
Great post, Wayne. Spot on...