KINDNESS MAKES THE HEART GROW LIGHTER

When in doubt, may we act with kindness.

When in pain over a loss or a disappointment, may we dwell on kindness.

Kindness lifts us out of feelings of being stuck

and frees us from worry and anger … alleviates anxiety

about things over which we have no control.

Doing something thoughtful for a stranger or a friend …

causes us to let go of our egos and its needs,

and, instead, fly on the wings of Spirit.

Kindness cures what ails; it releases whatever weighs us down.

We become like the butterfly released from the cocoon.

We are buoyant with feelings of joy and satisfaction because

someone else is happy, even if only for a single moment.

We can choose to be kind in place of anger.

We can choose to be kind despite misunderstanding.

We can choose to be kind because of the peace it instills in us.

We can choose to be kind because it cures the ills of the heart.