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Can you remember a time when somebody was
kind to you? Maybe a stranger allowed you to go in front of him in a queue, or
perhaps a friend helped you in a much deeper way. There are a million ways to
offer kindness.
Why should we be kind?
Being kind is a win-win situation. It
brings happiness to both the receiver and the doer of this kind action. Let's
imagine you have a workmate who always does a very good job. How about taking a
moment to mention this to him? Your workmate will be happy to receive some
praise, and you will probably feel good about yourself for having spread a
little joy.
What are random acts of kindness?
Many organisations encourage people to do
kind acts whenever and wherever possible. Their idea is that it doesn't take
any plan to be kind, just a little bit of effort. Perhaps the strongest
supporters of this idea are the Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Foundation, who
work with schools and companies to teach people kindness sills. They believe
that kindness can be taught.
How can I be kind?
The RAK website suggests some ways to show
kindness. Generally, they fill into three categories (类别). The first is interpersonal kindness, like donating old clothes to
charity or writing a positive online comment about a restaurant. The second is
environmental kindness, which could mean recycling or cleaning a local park.
The third category is personal kindness, which means treating yourself kindly, such
as taking a walk in nature or treating yourself to a big meal. By being kind to
yourself, you will be kinder to the world around you.
What is World Kindness Day?
World Kindness Day takes place on 13
November. People in many countries celebrate this day by being kind and having
lots of fun. One typical event is to use "kindness cards". You hand a
kindness card to somebody when you do a kind act for him. Then it is his turn
to pass on the card by doing a kind act for another person.
Being kind has a sort of ripple (涟漪) effect. This means that one kind action leads to more and more. So
don't wait for kindness to find you; go and start a new ripple!
