This week we are focusing on the virtue of kindness by observing it and performing acts of kindness. The dictionary defines kindness as the state or quality of being kind, a kind, considerate, helpful act. According to Aristotle’s book “Rhetoric”, it is referred to as a virtue and defined as being “helpfulness towards someone in need, not in return for anything, nor for the advantage of the helper himself, but for that of the person helped”.
Before actually thinking about kindness specifically, I had not given it very much thought other than noticing when someone did something nice for another. After these few days of thinking of kindness and looking for it, I have a developed quite a relationship with this thing we call kindness. I have certainly discovered more kindness than I was aware of and I love the way it feels to practice kindness. Awareness and focusing our thoughts along with the law of growth produces a powerful result. This assignment has taught me much more than about kindness and I can apply this knowledge to my continuing transformation of myself as I merge with my future self. It is amazing that this is only the second week of our thirteen week makeover. Will we recognize ourselves after finishing this incredible process?
I always keep my promises!
Jan Russ
Jan, this segment made me think “helpfulness towards someone in need, not in return for anything, nor for the advantage of the helper himself, but for that of the person helped” Many of my “kindnesses” also carry a personal benefit. I don’t think it takes away from the kindness to the other person; however, it illustrates I’m still thinking of myself, perhaps more than for the other person.
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I doubt you are thinking too much of yourself. I have seen your posts in the alliance and you are very caring.
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Thank you, Jan.
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Good question… I’m sure that we are born again as a better version..
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Thank you Charlotte.
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The “old” you will never be the same. You are in the process of becoming perfect. Keep it up.
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Thanks Ken for your encouragement.
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It does make such a difference going out into the world with the intention of seeing and giving kindnes.
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Thanks for your insight.
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Appreciate your comment.
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Yes great post Funny how we don’t see thing right in front of us until it is brought to are attention We are learning to be goog observers
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Thanks Brian.
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Like your observation, Jan!! Is getting exciting to watch our “BE” qualities growing, ehh?!? Thanks for your observation!!
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Thank you for encouragement.
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Hi Jan! I totally agree that I never thought about kindness either. Even though kindness is going on all around me, I never noticed. How self absorbed was I!?
Now, However, I see kindness ALL the time! Plus, now, it makes me want to be kind reguardless who is watching.
I enjoyed your blog and it helped to open up my mind
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Law of growth. It is everywhere. Thank you for your comments.
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Kindness comes in so many different forms. It’s AMAZING!
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Thanks Nick, once noticed, kindness is easier to see.
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