There are many ways that we can make a difference in the world. As a part of my daily activities I focus my energy on extending at least one gesture (act) of kindness for someone else each day. It is part of my overall goal to contribute something positive to this world.
I believe that kindness can truly change, transform the world! One of the most interesting things about kindness is whether we receive kindness from someone or witnessed someone extending kindness to someone else we feel good.
The theme for my Inspirational Quotes community for the month of July is Kindness! Join me in celebrating all the people in the world who make a difference on a daily basis by being kind to others through individual acts, community service, volunteer work and by choosing professions that people’s lives a little easier.
“Kindness is an inner desire
that makes us want to do good things
even if we do not get anything in return.
It is the joy of our life to do them.
When we do good things from this inner desire,
there is kindness in everything we think,
say, want and do”
“Smile at each other, smile at your wife,
smile at your husband, smile at your children,
smile at each other - it doesn't matter who it is -
and that will help you to grow up
in greater love for each other.”
“I expect to pass through this world but once;
any good thing therefore that I can do,
or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature,
let me do it now; let me not defer or neglect it,
for I shall not pass this way again.”
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch,
a smile, a kind word, a listening ear,
an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring,
all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”
“Each morning that I am fortunate enough to wake up
to experience another precious moment of life
there is opportunity for me to extend kindness to someone!”
“Let no one ever come to you
without leaving better and happier.
Be the living expression of God's kindness:
kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes,
kindness in your smile"
“When we feel love and kindness toward others,
it not only makes others feel loved and cared for,
but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace.”
“To be able to practice five things everywhere under heaven constitutes perfect virtue...
gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.”
“Sure being kind to others has the potential to affect their lives in a positive way,
but it is really about bringing positive change to my life.”
King Solomon Hearn