I recently watched the new "Cinderella" movie. I love the main thought from it of "Have Courage and Be Kind." What great advice! Everywhere around us are stories of people who only think of themselves and do things with no thought of how it will effect those around them.
Imagine a world where kindness prevailed, where people saw something that needed to be done and they just did it. Imagine a smiling face to greet you wherever you went, a friend in everyone you met.
Maybe this idea isn't practical. I know there will always be someone or something in your lives that doesn't promote kindness. That's where courage comes in to play. How about the next time you are hurt by someone, have the courage to still be kind. What about when you disagree with something going on? Have the courage to state your opinion, but do it in a kind way.
I often ask my kids to name one kind thing that they have done in they day. They just roll their eyes at me, I am sure, but they think for a minute and name that thing. Maybe they won't learn anything from this exercise but I hope it makes they take a little time and try to find some kindness in them to share with others. Remember the old adage that "wrong is wrong even if everyone is doing it, and right is right even if no one is doing it."
May we all do the right thing. May we always have courage to do what is right. May we also be kind.
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