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Kindness to Humanity

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Definition of Kindness

Kindness is the act of being considerate and helpful to a person in need

without expecting anything in return. Kindness can also be described as being generous and

courteous to others. Kindness deeds are offered willingly without being forced. If the earth can

be filled with kind people, the world can be a fascinating place to live because no one likes to be

mistreated or disrespected at all. Kindness acts illustrate behaviors or personalities of people as

small acts like showing gratitude or appreciation go unobserved. Being courteous to others like

using simple words such as “sorry” when you wrong or sympathizing show you are considerate

on other peoples feeling. Acts of kindness are easy to recognize. The nature of kindness is

universal to all people. Even the blind can feel it when offered to them. The acts of kindness

convey pleasure and happiness to the receivers.

There is no better terminology to describe kindness though, in simple terms, it can be

referred to as being caring and showing a positive outlook on others. Kindness is demonstrated

through deeds as all kind acts cannot go unnoticed. Kindness is among the good virtues and is

taught to all people in schools to cultivate and grow with it as they age. Almost in all religions,

the virtue of kindness is emphasized in the teachings. Kindness acts are cultivated at home by

parents through treating their children with care. Kindness acts spread to the universal from the

family level if it was nurture to children while they were young. Being kind to your siblings,

family members, classmates, and workmates can create an environment that all people enjoy.

Kindness gestures need to be developed as a human character so the world can have a better

environment for all to enjoy.

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Manifestations of Kindness

Kindness is manifested in human lives by goods deeds of inspiration and assistance

offered to those in need without expecting any payback. After showing a kindness gesture to the

needy, the giver feels satisfied and fulfilled naturally from the act. Kindness can be developed to

become a significant part of human character. Kindness is a collection of many qualities such as

generosity, tolerance, compassion and much more benevolent behavior. Unkind gestures such as

anger, dishonesty and cruelty need to be discarded away if the virtue of kindness is to be

manifested in human lives. In instances of misunderstanding, one should humble him so that the

dispute can be solved amicably even when you are wronged. Such acts demonstrate the virtue of

kindness as one is considerate of the repercussions of being unfriendly.

Kindness is displayed by shunning all mischievous traits that create poor relations among

people for co-existence. It is hard for people to exercise kindness if they are filled with anger,

fury and hateful personalities. By having the ability to manage and control such malicious

characters from occurring in society, acts of kindness can be demonstrated and be felt by all in

need. Being kind requires one to develop compassionate thinking that is caring and generous.

Kindness is demonstrated through love because of loving one another. People can

sacrifice their time and resources to take care of those in need. Love is the cornerstone for all

kind deeds in the world. For example, it takes love for a business person to take part in his time

to visit sick people or donate to street families because normally they would resolve for profits. It

takes love to mentor other people to become the best experts like you in your field without

thinking negatively that you are creating competition. Studies have demonstrated that through

love, kind acts such as forgiveness, offering second opportunities, speaking positively of others,
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and friendships develop (Haslip et al., 2019). It takes love to show empathy and promote good

relations, health, and enriched lives among people as their kind deeds fulfill them.

Kindness is displayed by embracing simple deeds in daily routines that might seem not

to matter, but they mean a lot to others. It is not enormous kindness acts that matter or transform

the world and small acts that brighten someone's life. Being friendly to other people

demonstrates your character as kind. It is good to smile and ask your neighbor or strangers how

they are doing or something you can help them. Also, writing sweet messages to your family

members and friends acknowledging their love is a small deed of kindness. It demonstrates that

you value them, and it makes them have a happy day ahead. Such small acts of kindness can pay

intense surpluses such as strong friendship, loyalty, and unusual trust. Kindness streamlines life,

reducing the need to have famous friends, lowering anxiety, and enhancing life purpose. Taking

care of everything that matters is all manifestation of kindness.

Examples of Kind Gestures

The deeds of kindness make one fascinated on receiving the act while the person doing

the deeds is happy knowing how his or her actions can positively impact another person's life.

When an individual takes some time off their busy schedules to offer their services to another

person is indeed a kind gesture and usually has lasting impacts on their lives. Some acts of

kindness include giving positive compliments, volunteering to work in charity, donating to help

the needy, and many others.

Giving a positive recommendation to an individual is a kind gesture. For instance, when

you positively recommend your workmates on LinkedIn to boost their profiles is a deed of

kindness. The act enhances your workmates' credibility because your recommendation is
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authentication that they are competent in the skills they demonstrate in their resumes. Also,

giving a positive appraisal of your neighbor's business is a kind gesture that can help the business

attract new clients because of positive reviews("Virtual acts of kindness," n.d.). Such honest,

positive compliments remain in the minds of respondents for long after they get them.

Mentoring young professionals in your field of expertise is a kind gesture. Becoming a

mentor is a selfless act that involves one forgoing their time and resources to ensure other people

succeed in your occupation. Being a mentor at times, you offer counsels, free consultation, and

resources to those in need of mentorship. Also, a teacher offering free lessons to students is a

kind gesture as it helps those in need of extra support comprehend very well what they did not

capture during class studies.

Offering donations to non-profit organizations and the needy in society is a gesture of

kindness. Donations play a vital role in transforming the lives of many people. For instance,

donations can offer scholarships to needy children or help poor communities establish a business,

which changes their livelihoods in the future. Donor organization has contributed positively in

society by offering foods that have helped reduce starvation and deaths in calamities. The

construction of health centers through donor funds to the poor has promoted health, ensuring

disadvantaged people can enjoy medical services like other people in developed societies. As a

parent, when you give to a charity, you introduce good virtues to your children as they

understand the need and importance of being generous. As an individual, donating money to

charities offers life satisfaction as the acts create much meaning to life.

Volunteering to work or offer your expert services to a non-profit organization is an act

of kindness. Volunteering plays an essential role in our societies as it offers a meaning of life and
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valuable experience to that volunteering. Research has shown that volunteering enhances social

skills and depression among those offered services because of the support systems erected by

volunteers. Volunteering makes a difference in the world in different aspects as volunteers work

in various spheres such as environmental organizations, human rights groups, animal

orphanages, and poverty eradication missions. For instance, volunteers working in health

facilities take critical duties that save patients' lives and assist family and colleagues from the

tiresome chore of nursing patients. Volunteering to take care of the environment from pollution,

deforestation and wildfire is also important because the acts promote diversity in the universe. A

well-protected environment saves the human race from harmful results such as droughts and

enjoys nature is happy as well.

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References

Haslip, M. J., Allen-Handy, A., & Donaldson, L. (2019). undefined. Early Childhood

Education Journal, 47(5), 531-547. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-019-00951-7

Virtual acts of kindness. (n.d.). Beaufort South Carolina The Island News – Bringing Our

Community Together. https://yourislandnews.com/virtual-acts-of-kindness/