Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Kill Them With Kindness

My new bestest friend of late and I were talking not long ago. (Shelly? Are you there? Call me.) We were talking about how some people can be to be so rude in traffic. Or maybe they don't return your smile at the super market. Or maybe they don't recognize a small gesture of kindness on your behalf or laugh at your half-witted attempt at humor? You know what I am talking about.

She told me that her father (wise like mine) would tell her to stop and think before reacting to such a person. Think about what may be going on in their life right now. What may have just gone belly up for them. What crap may have just landed in their mess kit.

Maybe they just lost a beloved pet. Maybe their husband had to go on strike or worse, just learned they will lose their job. Maybe they are remembering the parents they so truly miss... or a childhood friend... or a child. Maybe their child is facing medical challenges. Maybe their only means of transportation has been taking a shit on them. Maybe they are just depressed. Or just maybe the freaking economy is putting them in a stressful situation.

Kill them with kindness. In return for the darkness you perceive, share the lightness of your being. Bask in mine.


Sending out my love and good energy to all.
My life has been deeply enriched by what you have sent me and I am forever grateful.

7 comments:

Donnnnn said...

Wise words. These days you don't know if they have an Uzi on their lap either. It's best not to exascerbate the sitch...especially when you watch those Cop Shows and you see how many idiots are out there who will do anything out on the road and endanger everyone.

Personally I would use SWAT and save the Governemnt a lot of money...if a person is that stupid and reckless I don't think that we'll miss them.

Anonymous said...

May your countless acts of kindness come back to you multiplied, like a thousand hummingbirds greeting you at your doorstep, wings shining in the sun.

All is well.

Leni Qinan said...

I'm getting this unbelievable amount of positive energy and love and sending the same good vibes back to you. Hope they reach you soon -deliveries run fast in the blogsphere-.

Your dad was a very wise man, kindness is a good philosophy and understanding other people is an art.

Take care, K. XXX.

Julie said...

Whether they've had some issues or they're just generally dour, bathing them in your sunshine is the best gift you can give them. And you've tons to give! ;)

THE Michael said...

MY sunshine, which is as bright as you'd care to bathe in, is not automatically accepted by everybody, since some people are so damaged by whatever experience has heaped upon them that you just cannot make them smile, but when it is...........awesome!

I give my best effort, as my empathy demands, but some people need to be left to wallow in it lest they drag you down with them.........I consider them toxic and I leave such creatures to the Mother Theresa's of this world.

Thank YOU for the light you shine into MY life since I happened upon you.......smile.

Kindness said...

donnnnn, yeah, I hear ya... just turn the other cheek... especially if they are packing an UZI... whether you know it or not.

anonymous... thank you... my heart melts with your kind words... in a good way. all IS well. hugs.

Leni! You have the right idea... keep sending 'coz it is coming right back at you. Amazing, yes?

jules... so do you sweetness... such a gift in my life.

awwwww yes, the michael, I bathe in your brightness as often as I can. Again... it is amazing!

Whitesnake said...

Run the bastards over!

With laughter and love!