“Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. The third is to be kind.” Henry James
What does it mean to be kind?
“Kin” and “kindred” connote family. Kindred spirits are of like minds and hearts.
To be kind means to treat others like my kin, like family, with respect, care and compassion. To be and do something nice for them.
With all the derogatory, divisive rhetoric going around our world today, we could use more acts of kindness.
A smile. A warm greeting. (In the south where I’m from, that’s a given.) A gesture of welcome. A look in the eye that says, ‘hey you, we may look different, but I value you – you are precious in God’s sight and precious to me.’
Lots of folks are scared these days: scared of each other, scared to reach out.
But we are all kin – whatever our hue – human kindred.
Human beings and human doings that sometimes leave us undone.
Looking around it might seem too big for one person to do anything that matters.
Big acts begin with small acts done all the time.
Small acts of kindness.
Try one on for size today: a small act of kindness (or big one, hey!)
grace, peace & kindness
Virginia : )
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22-23)
Roses in the Rubble 
I was in a small group last night, and felt uncomfortable. I recognized my judgement of people in the group.
God helped me to see that we ALL are his children.
Thank you for your kindness writing..
Thanks Carol-Jo, for your MANY kindnesses to this redhead & our family & so many others. Blessings & big hugs!!! ✨🌷😎🌷✨
Very good thought and reminder❣️
Thanks, Cin. Sometimes this redhead needs (repeated) reminders! Hugs!! 💜🤗💜
“Small acts of kindness.” One of the best Lenten practices ever.
Amen, Tim! Methinks small acts of kindness lead to bigger ones. Blessings! 🌷💜🌷
The world can definitely use an act of kindness. No act is too small…kindness is kindness.
Great reminder!
Thank you, Sunshine. Sometimes we’ll never know how ‘big’ our small acts of kindness can be to others – but God does. Blessings & hugs! 🌷✨🤗✨🌷
Very good thought and reminder! 🙂
Thank you – small acts of kindness strengthen our compassion muscles, always a good thing, Blessings! 🌷✨🤗✨🌷
Thank you for your Lenten posts, Virginia. They have been such a blessing this year.
Thank you, Sharron, that means lots. You are in my heart & daily prayers. May God’s grace & love & peace be with you now (& always.) Blessings & hugs! 🌷✨🤗✨🌷