While I feel so saddened by the world and the mean-spirited people my husband and my son especially have had to deal with this week, I still believe in being kind to everyone. The little kindness I did for the elderly lady at the grocery store, and the assistance I gave someone else at the local yarn store, are moments that make my days better. Making cookies for a neighbor who got laid off was a small gesture that made him smile. 
Sometimes I would prefer to give back the meanness I get from some people, but have learned that just makes it worse. The hard part is not lashing out at those who hurt my family. That has happened too often this week to my son in particular.
Nothing to be gain by striking back, but still it saddens my heart and life at time can be wear your spirit down.
Tomorrow is another day. And another chance to make some one smile
Sometimes I would prefer to give back the meanness I get from some people, but have learned that just makes it worse. The hard part is not lashing out at those who hurt my family. That has happened too often this week to my son in particular.
Nothing to be gain by striking back, but still it saddens my heart and life at time can be wear your spirit down.
Tomorrow is another day. And another chance to make some one smile
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- Posted by denysewade
- Feb 5, 2016
- Comments (14)
Readers Comments
mindyjourney wrote: thank you for you continued focus on kindness, especially during such challenging times for son and family. blessings, my friend <3.
brindlegirl wrote: This world needs us all to be kinf. And folk like us here especially. We have to up and double our kindness for those who aren't so kind. People like you is what is helping tip the balance of this earth towards love and kindness. Thank you xox
splain wrote: It is so hard when they are hurting your family. But one thing which might make you feel better is, when your family sees how you deal with mean people, you teach them how to react to it. There will always be horrible people and all of us need to learn how to just let them be mean and let it flow away from us. It took me years to learn this. There are so many good people doing the best they can. Those are the ones who helps us land on a soft bed. Big, big hug to you, your husband and son.
kjoyw wrote: Is harder to focus on kindness when loved ones are mistreated. But good for you that you are doing that anyway!
terre wrote: Thank you for choosing kindness over meanness. It is definitely hard to not react in the same way when your loved ones are being hurt, but staying with kindness does the most good in the long run. Blessings to you and your family.
savraj wrote: So good to see that your kindness light cannot be extinguished. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
bananatheworl wrote: Thank you for sharing! You encouraged me!
leoladyc728 wrote: kindness is a much more positive approach to things. Sometimes, it is hard, but kudos to you for doing it.
alisamom wrote: Being kind when we receive negativity takes a lot of strength. You are fantastic!
AndiCas wrote: I think it's more painful to witness meanness to your family than to experience it yourself. You want to lash out to protect them. But you are absolutely right, it does not help. Kindness is the way.
