KINDNESS. The word itself seems to have been forgotten these days, as we go about our busy lives without a care about anyone else.
But with World Kindness Day today November 13, 2009; it’s not too late to take action.
The date for World Kindness Day is November 13th. This was the opening day of the first World Kindness Movement® conference held at Tokyo in 1998.
The purpose of World Kindness Day is to look beyond ourselves, beyond the boundaries of our country, beyond our culture, our race, our religion; and realize we are citizens of the world. As world citizens we have a commonality, and must realize that if progress is to be made in human relations we must focus on what we have in common and put our differences aside.
Make it a point today to do something nice for someone – a friend, a stranger, a family member, anyone. Do something random and not expected. Open the door for the person behind you. Buy a coffee or drink for the person behind you in line at the restaurant. Or just ask someone how they are doing and actually stay and listen to their response and what they have to say.
Take this day to start being kind; and don’t wait for a national day to do it again. Make a change in your life and you will be able to change the lives of others for the better.
excerpts from article by Victoria Barker
Be Kind 365 