5 Reasons To Be Kind Everyday – Even If Others Don’t Deserve It

I have been lucky enough to live on several continents in my life. Therefore, I have seen the best elements of each culture I experienced throughout this time. 

An online post asks people how they stay kind during such testing times. What is people’s philosophy on this question? Here are some takeaways from the discussion.

5 Motivations To Be Kind Everyday – Even When Other Don’t Deserve It: “Life is hard enough.”

The famous Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh explained how when you cause someone pain, it is a reflection of your own suffering.  “I just think you shouldn’t make anyone else’s life harder than it already is,” says the contributor.

1. Life Is Hard Enough

Seeing how even a small measure of respect goes a long way in any culture, one wise sage suggests that people should “learn how to say at least ‘Hello’ and ‘Thank-you’ in the language of the place you’re traveling.”

2. Being Polite in Any Language

“I try not to reproduce behavior I don’t like in other people,” comments one discussion member. “Makes me like myself more.”

3. You Do You

One commenter feels that the world will improve if we can share kindness without expecting reciprocation. “People doing nice things because they expect something in return, aren’t good people,” responds another thread member.

4. Don’t Expect Kindness Back

The notion of spreading good fortune is popular with the online community. “I personally set a goal to perform one random act of kindness every month,” adds one kind citizen.

5. Pay It Forward

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