Kindness Challenge
Created by Niki Meadows
Weeks 6 & 7
Kindness Without Expectation
&
Grateful for Kindness
When we show kindness to others, we often expect kindness in return. Sometimes, that happens; other times it does not. We can feel hurt when we're not extended the same consideration we extend someone else. Kindness, however, is a bit like gift giving: The joy is ours to give...
Accepting kindness from others is the highest form of gratitude. We acknowledge that people care for us, and we are thankful for their care. Often, their kindness comes at the worst times in our lives, when we need kindness most--after a tragic event or during a serious illness.
Being grateful for kindness opens our hearts. To appreciate kindness, we must learn to be givers and receivers and to do both sincerely and humbly.
Kindness is its own reward.
If we measure kindness that way, we will always have full hearts.
Wishing everyone love, kindness, and gratitude.
~ Linda
What lovely thoughts! I wish more people thought like this. We need more love and kindness in this world. We need more people like you, Linda.
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks, Carole. I think the same thing about you... :)
DeleteThis quote really made me think ~ "You can only give what you allow yourself to receive. You can only receive what you are willing to give." Very nice post, Linda! :)
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Thank you for stopping by, reading, and commenting! 😊
DeleteWhat a lovely thoughtful post. I especially like the admonition to "give without remembering and receive without forgetting." Perfect! And I wish for you as well much love, kindness and gratitude.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Deborah. I'm grateful for Niki's Kindness Challenge. The past seven weeks taught me a lot--plus, I made some awesome new friends.
DeleteWonderful quotes! We do need to be aware of the two parts of kindness shared...the giving and receiving of it.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the post, Patricia. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. All my best, Linda. :)
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