KINDNESS TOWARDS OTHERS

Introduction

In many cultures, kindness is considered to be an essential virtue. It is said to be among the seven
essential virtues that moral intelligence consists of. The other virtues include conscience, respect,
tolerance, self-control, fairness, and empathy. Being kind means being polite and friendly and
helping those around us.

Kindness is an Uncommon Trait

Though essential, kindness is not a trait that is found commonly in people these days. In today's
time, people have become extremely self-absorbed. All they can think about is themselves. The
growing competition at various stages in our life is one of the main reasons why people are
turning out to be this way. Everyone around is busy making themselves better and showing the
world how better their life is compared to that of others. They do not hesitate to hurt those in
their way to achieving what they want. While there is nothing wrong with improvising oneself
but one must understand that there is much more to life and it is not always just about them.
People have become ungrateful and do not understand that God has been kind enough to them
and they must in turn be kind towards others.

Now, while most people do not possess the trait of kindness, it can be embedded in them with
little effort. This can be done by teaching its importance from the very beginning. The
importance of kindness must be taught in school. Workshops must be conducted and lectures
must be given to tell children why being kind to people is necessary. This subject must form an
essential part of the curriculum in schools. It is essential to emphasize its importance repeatedly
from the very beginning for people to understand and inculcate it.

Kindness is Essential in Relationships

What is the most common trait that people look for in a relationship? It is nothing else but
kindness. Nobody likes to befriend people who are rude, arrogant, selfish, and haughty.
Everyone likes those who are polite, soft-hearted, kind, and generous. We must be kind to those
around but as it is said charity begins at home so we must start with our near and dear ones.

Many people are kind and polite to their neighbors, friends, and colleagues but are rude to their
immediate family members such as their wife, parents, children, and siblings. They scold them,
do not pay much attention to them, and often indulge in arguments with them. Such people
cannot be called kind no matter how nice they are with people outside of the amount of charity
they do. If they are not kind at home, they are merely donning a facade to maintain a good image
outside. In reality, they are frustrated inside and all their frustration comes out at home.

If a person is kind at heart, he will be equally kind at home as well as outside. Being kind to
people without expecting anything in return renders inner peace and happiness. It makes life
sweeter.
Conclusion

Practicing kindness is not difficult. Showering kindness to those around us should be the ultimate
goal of each one of us. Try it and see how it can be one of the most joyful experiences in life.