Let's begin by thinking small. When we think about making the world a better place we can become overwhelmed at the sheer magnitude of what lies before us, but do not be discouraged. The smallest display of kindness can do more than we could ever imagine. It may not brighten an entire day, but it will surely brighten the moment. The simple act of smiling at another person can do wonders, not just for the person receiving the gesture but for you as well. A smile can sometimes seem difficult to manage but I have found that a forced smile will often become genuine when one is received in return. My favorite smiles are the unexpected ones though. When you smile at someone who you are fairly certain will not smile back, but then they blow you away with the most beautiful smile, as if they were just waiting for someone to share with. A smile will probably not move any mountains but it could be the beginning of something extraordinary.
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I'm smiling now, Miranda, from reading this, and will love reading your blog! (btw, I can't read the black lettering against the blue sky at the top of the page; you might want to change it to white?)
ReplyDeleteI can finally touch the sky! Nice design.
ReplyDeleteWhat's the difference between being kind and being nice?
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I think There is a big difference but it can be difficult to articulate. It may be a topic for a future post, but for now I would say Kindness stems from love, compassion, and mercy, where as niceness has more to do with not ruffling feathers, being agreeable, and following social norms. Kindness comes from somewhere deeper.
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