UNIT II

Interpersonal Relationship
with Others
 LESSON 8

I SHOW CARE AND LOVE TO

OTHERS BY BEING KIND
Kindness
- Is a genuine and spontaneous
act of goodwill toward others.
- It is being gentle, considerate,
friendly, and kind-hearted for
others.
 Acts of kindness are the good things we
think, say, and do. They are shown by
means of our thoughts, actions, and words.
 It is the integral part of a person’s
being wherever we are, whoever we are,
and whatever the circumstances might be.
 when we carry out an act of love and
unspoken “I care” statement.
 Showing kindness is making
one’s life and the lives of others
meaningful. It gives chance to
others to communicate, practice
compassion, and be the moving
and positive force in other people’s
lives.
 Whatever you have done or
received today as an act of
kindness gives you the feeling of
happiness, calmness, and peace.
Here are some steps to develop kindness.
1. Understand what kindness is and is not.
Kindness is:
a. Showing genuine care to the people around
you;
b. Doing the best for them; and
c. Showing of acceptance, patience, trust,
loyalty, and gratitude to the person.
 It is not kindness when a person is;
a. Pretending to care for someone;
b. Showing insincerity or lack of genuine
concern for others;
c. Displaying motivated politeness and
superficial etiquette;
d. Being nice to others, while thinking these
people will give him or her what he or she
want in life; and
e. Controlling a person and not thinking of the
bad effects it may bring.
 Here are some steps to develop kindness.

2. Be kind to yourself so that:

a. Your genuine kindness to others will radiate
to them;
b. You can give space to work on things about
yourself that you are not happy with;and
c. You can prevent projecting negative attitude
to other people.
 Here are some steps to develop kindness.

3. Be present.
One of the best gifts of kindness you can
offer a person is your immediate response
and presence, and listening with care and
sincere attention to him or her. Take time
to connect with people face to face or
through phone call.
Here are some steps to develop kindness.

4. Be happy, joyful, and grateful.

These emotions allow you to see
the goodness in every person that
you meet.
 Here are some steps to develop kindness.

5. Reflect on the kindness of the other people.

Cherish and remember how other
people’s kindness made your day special
and memorable. Keep in your heart the
true and sincere people who expressed
their untiring love for you.
 Here are some steps to develop kindness.

6. Cultivate kindness for the good of your own

health.
Done one thing that shows kindness for
someone every day. Be kind, friendly, and
compassionate when interacting with someone.
Showing kindness to others gives back in return
a good sense of well-being and connection to
person which makes one feel better in his or her
mental and physical health condition.
Here are some steps to develop kindness.

7. Practice the “domino kindness effect.”

Being kind and reaching out to others
will not be possible without this kindness
reflecting back on oneself. This increases
connection with other people whom we
have contact or communication with.
Studies show that acts of kindness
have positive and satisfactory effects
on people’s health and well-being. The
person who shows kindness to others
(the giver), the one receiving kindness
or (the receiver), and those observers
or witnesses of the kind acts
experience:
1. More happiness;

2. Higher energy;

3. Higher optimism and positive

outlook in life; and

4. Healthier mind and body.

 Children who learn values like
love, compassion, respect,
empathy, and kindness in both
words and actions can a positive
impact on community they live in.
 It is proven that young children who
were taught and raised to understand
the value of kindness are less likely to
become bully or violent. They do not
easily get into trouble or conflict.
You can show simple acts of kindness by:

• Smiling more than at others;

• Giving at least five honest compliments daily
to others;
• Seeing the goodness in others projects a
positive way of live;
• Taking time out to volunteer by rendering free
service to the needy like helping in the feeding
programs and other community projects in
your barangay;
 You can show simple acts of kindness by:

• Saying “thank you” to your parents or other

persons who raised a helped you to overcome
problems in your studies;
• Surprising them with a thank-you card or note
to let them know you appreciate them; and
• Lifting up their spirit especially if they are sick.
 Here is a sample “BE KIND PLEDGE” that will
serve as an inspiration for you to always do acts
of love and care to others.
“BE KIND PLEDGE”

I pledge to be kind this very day

To every person I will meet on my way
Whether at home or in school
I will show my love and kindness to all.