Kindness

[Multifavs]

Let's think about kindness and times when we have received or witnessed acts of kindness.

Kindness is a very lovely thing; both giving and receiving it brings me joy.

Even though most of my non-CF friendships are over, those friends did do some nice things for me while we were friends. In my childhood, my real life friends spent time with me and we had fun together. Later, some of my friends from other websites made drawings for me and helped me a lot with my art. In fact, a lot of what I've learned about drawing more recently came from their advice! I'm ashamed now that I didn't do enough for them, but I was more immature then and didn't think about that as much.

Now I have CF friends who are very friendly, helpful, encouraging, and supportive of me. Some of my family members have been kind to me as well. You're the best!

 

[Anthony2019]

One of the most touching acts of kindness I have heard was the story of one of my close friends who was going through a time of despair and had feelings of guilt and self-blame. She felt she had to do more and give more to overcome these feelings. She decided to go on a retreat at a monastery. She told the brothers she had given up chocolate for Lent. Having heard her story, she was surprised to wake up and find a box of chocolates outside her room, put there by the brothers. When asked why she was given them, they told her that she was a person of immense value to God, that she should learn to love herself and that it was not the time for her to be giving, but the time for her to receive.

It has taught me that small words and actions can have a powerful effect on others in that they can bring healing and hope, however difficult the circumstances.

 

[MehGuy]

I've been trying to be more kind in real life.. not sure why... maybe just curious about where that would lead. Even when others are mean to me I try to remain calm and still be kind.. view it as a game more than anything. I do like the concept of humans trying to act contrary to their nature.

Christianity certainly preaches that "turn the other cheek". Transcend our animal state.

 

[kittysbecute]

Kindness is the best. Sometimes it shocks others, often it can bring joy to others.