Spread Kindness like Confetti.

This is your sign to be kind.

Hii Beautiful Humans,

How are you doing today? I am fine Alhamdulillah, The last few months has been so busy for me that I couldn’t bring myself to deliver less. I saw a post on Instagram a few weeks back on how humans use the concept of advising friends/family to be very harsh, In their words “I’m brutally honest”. (Sigh)

I believe Kindness is underrated- very underrated, Most times people don’t see the need to be kind, why? because no one has probably been kind to them before or they aren’t even kind to themselves. Kindness is a type of behavior marked by acts of generosity, consideration, rendering assistance, or concern for others, without expecting praise or reward in return. - Wikipedia

When I was in Secondary School, JSS1 to be precise, a senior once called me, she thought I was a boy and wanted to send me on an errand outside the school; won’t blame her though - I was wearing shorts, on low cut and without earrings. When she eventually realized I wasn’t a boy she said really mean and hurtful words to me and was laughing, till date I still think perhaps she was having a really bad time and decided to pour it on me, throughout junior school I don’t remember looking at the mirror.

You see, the words you say to yourself and the people around you go a long way, If you are someone who hardly congratulates themselves for achieving a certain milestone, passing an exam e.t.c You would find it hard to be kind to people. There’s no reward for being mean to oneself or even insulting yourself as a joke! You become so used to these certain behaviors you see them as something normal and “just being yourself”.

There are 3 ways I know which help you to be kind:

• Think Kind/Positive words: It is only human for us to have negative thoughts about certain situations, we just don’t let them control us, The more you think positively and kindly about things shapes your mentality.

• Say Kind Words: Always remember that the words you say go a long way even if you don’t mean it at that moment! If you don’t have anything kind to say remain silent, Don’t hurt people with your words.

• Be Kind to Yourself: Cultivate the habit of being kind to yourself, celebrate certain achievements, don’t go all hard on yourself because you feel you don’t deserve rest, Prioritize peace of mind, and be kind to people. May the Almighty make it easy for us, Ameen.

Occasionally, people use this as an excuse for not being kind; they feel it doesn’t matter and they aren’t even getting anything in return, so there’s no need. Always have it in mind that whatsoever good you are doing your reward is with God and your efforts aren’t in vain.

Don’t forget It is essential for all of us to understand the value of kindness. Always remember, it doesn’t cost anything to be kind. It may be a little compliment or it can be a grand gesture no matter how big or small, kindness always matters. Remember Love and Kindness can never be wasted!

Share this with your friends who have been kind to you one way or the other and appreciate them! I hope you found this insightful, be nice enough to tag me on your Instagram story with a screenshot of your favorite part {@_aishanana}. Thank you for reading, I do not take it for granted. Let me know your thoughts in the comment section!

Nana.