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Sweet, supportive, loving, incredible Brave Girls….you know that all around you and all around the world Brave Girls just like you are struggling. They don’t show it, but inside they feel it. What if you knew? What if you could see into their hearts? What if she was your sister or your daughter or your mom. Today our question is…
What would you tell a Brave Girl about being kind?
Remember…she is real. What would you tell her if you had a quiet minute together? Leave a comment and tell her…she’ll find it.
xoxo
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My Nana always told me to have a friend you have to be a friend. Kindness is something that people take for granted. Just because you smile and say hello doesnt mean your being kind it means your being social. Kindness is described as…
Kindness is the act or the state of being kind, being marked by good and charitable behaviour, pleasant disposition, and concern for others. It is known as a virtue, and recognized as a value in many cultures and religions
Id like to think I spread kindness wherever I go but sadly I know that isnt true. I have my moments where my attitude is true to my body language and people read that before anything else. I am VERY compassionate about others but just as I am kind to others I am NOT kind to myself. I have a horrible dislike for myself which I am attempting to change but in order to be kind to myself I have to know myself better and right now I dont know this girl at all.
So this is what I would say
1. Be a good listener – Listen to their heart and offer advice
2. Be Happy and Greatful – These emotions allow you to see the good in others and leave the negativity at the door.
3.Think about the people that make you happy in your life and when you do..Does it make you smile? Kindess is contagious and lingers about even when your having a bad day
4. THINK POSITIVE!!!!
5. Practice Kindness and expect nothing in return except that AHHHHMAZING feeling you will feel in your heart. Think of the Grinch when he gave the town back their Christmas and how his heart grew and grew You can feel that way too.
6. Be polite even when its hard it really can change your day in a heartbeat!
7.“Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.” Princess Diana – Even the littlest things can effect anothers sour mood so do something to change their outlook on others and they just may pay it forward..
So there ya go my brave girls now go out there and make a differance!!!
I’d say, it is not always easy to be kind, –but it is always right.
So many of us are kind to others but forget to treat ourselves the same way. No it’s not selfish or self centered to care for yourself. That was so hard for me to learn. No one can be their best if they aren’t dealing with the things that weigh them down emotionally & physically. When others are kind to you, do something special, or just be your friend remember that you are worth it. They see something in you that you may not see in yourself. Take that as a dose of confidence to follow you dreams & shine.
Reaching out to others being honest sharing your heart, time, talents, & doing something special for others is good for the soul.
Sometimes we must be very brave if we are to be kind…
My sweet brave girl, “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’ Matthew 25:40…. What does this mean? I have asked myself that question so many times…. this is the what I know to be true. It is not always easy to be Kind… Sometimes it is so hard! But when you choose to be Kind in spite of yourself you are doing it unto the Lord. He lives in us that means when you chose to be kind you are being kind to the KING!
just because you are in the driver’s seat doesn’t mean you have to run over people…..choose kindness even when it’s hard.
I would say that being kind can be the bravest thing you can do.
“Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another — even as Christ has forgiven you.”
Some days I don’t feel like being kind, tender-hearted or forgiving — but my “feelings” should not keep me from doing what I know is good and right to do (although they sometimes do). It is the TRUTH, known in my heart, that helps me choose to smile, be helpful, say a kind word, forgive someone who’s being a brat.
If Jesus did it for me — even when He knew I was gonna be a brat sometimes — I want to do it, too!
If for nothing else than to show *His* kindness, *His* tender heart, *His* forgiveness.
I also find that when I offer kindness, tender-heartedness, and forgiveness, some of my own bratty edge begins to wear off.
Kindness is treating others the way you would wanted to be treated in the same situation. If someone cuts me off driving, I figure they were not doing it on purpose but just didn’t see me, so I try to be kind and not get road rage but just give a friendly wave and let them in. Kindness is being loving and non-judgmental.
I would say that kindness and forgiveness go hand in hand…if you can’t forgive yourself or what you’ve done, or others either, then it is really difficult to be kind.
That, and kindness…is a highly underrated character trait in these days.