How Kindness Changed My Life

--by gianjot, posted Oct 25, 2009

During my travels over the weekend I was able to give lots of sincere compliments and do little things to make people happy. Just little things like helping a lady open a door or complimenting a friend on her lovely voice.

I had time this weekend to reflect on how different my life is now. It is so strange to know that all this happiness was there, but I just couldn't see it or reach it.

I was afraid to do nice things for people, I don't know why. Maybe because I was shy. I would think of something kind to do, but then talk myself out of it during an internal dialogue in my own mind.

When I joined this site one of the quesitons I asked was, 'Is it being 'holier than thou' to do the act of kindness or should I do it anyway?'

Many gave me wonderful advice and one person wrote 'to do it, but do it humbly'.

I really want to thank all of you on this site.

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Posted by gianjot
Oct 25, 2009
Comments (15)

Readers Comments

lmil1954 wrote: Well put, my friend! Definitely do it and yes, humbly!
Love, Linda:)

sethi wrote: Hi,
Thanks for sharing. Just walk through your fears and do it. This is what I do ,
and my fears evaporate .

JuneBug wrote: Yes, do it humbly...I like that!!! :)

wayfarer wrote: Yeah! Who is that pain-in-the-butt voice anyway, he sure does get around! But he talks rubbish! Ignore him long enough and he'll stop talking. The sooner the better!!!:-)

brighteyes wrote: A smile begets a smile
A kindness beget a kindness
A little confidence begets more confidence
Compassion beget compassion

It's the ripple effect...the more good you do, the more you want to do, the happier you are, the more blessed you feel....

Keep your light shining-Brighteyes ;)

AURELIA wrote: Gianjot...I'm proud to call you Friend.
I learn so much from you and your humble heart :0) Love Aurelia
You make me Smile every single day.
God Bless

helpinghand wrote: Yes Gianjot, We are proud to call you as our friend.

cabbage wrote: Gianjot,
You make this world a better place just by being in it. Your kindness shines from the heart---never be afraid to show it.
A compliment or kindness done with sincerity is never wrong! And you are already humble....
Love and hugs to you.

JeanieMarie wrote: Not only do you make use proud of you & your stepping out in trust, but that you are so humble to share your fear of reaching out with smiles. There are many of us who felt the same way when we first started this wonderful journey. Keep it up!

kiteflier wrote: Good job! (: lets all work hard towards sharing that little bit of kindess and happiness everyday together.

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