Kindness
by John Trent
“Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.” ~ Lao Tzu
Good morning friends and family,
It’s dark and chilly this morning, but that will soon change when we “Spring Forward” this coming weekend. Warmer weather is slowly approaching coastal Georgia.
As I read the above quote, I thought of the differences between those who ‘act’ kind and those who are genuinely kind. In a nutshell, Lao-Tzu wrote in a latter text that if you had any expectations for being kind, then you weren’t being kind. In essence, you were seeking favor for your good deeds. To be truly kind, he said, we must give to the deserving, as well as those who are not, without expectation.
So, I suggest we allow our kindness to be effortless, to become second nature or become our nature. Then, we can become instruments of love and compassion for all of humanity.
I wish each of you a wonderful day and may God share his unwavering kindness with you. Much love to all, John
Good morning friends and family,
It’s dark and chilly this morning, but that will soon change when we “Spring Forward” this coming weekend. Warmer weather is slowly approaching coastal Georgia.
As I read the above quote, I thought of the differences between those who ‘act’ kind and those who are genuinely kind. In a nutshell, Lao-Tzu wrote in a latter text that if you had any expectations for being kind, then you weren’t being kind. In essence, you were seeking favor for your good deeds. To be truly kind, he said, we must give to the deserving, as well as those who are not, without expectation.
So, I suggest we allow our kindness to be effortless, to become second nature or become our nature. Then, we can become instruments of love and compassion for all of humanity.
I wish each of you a wonderful day and may God share his unwavering kindness with you. Much love to all, John
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