Sunday Sermon- Kindness

KINDNESS...

 Animals, who are, in the scheme of things, inferior to man, often seem to have human like characteristics. But it is not that they seem to share human emotional traits that concern me, it is that we humans often fail to show some of the characteristics that animals do!

How is it a dog could willingly lay and nurse the cubs of a lion, or a squirrel could share a meal for one with four unexpected bird lunch guest? yet, we as humans, are so heartless and unsympathetic toward our own kind.

How many women would offer to nurse the offspring of a mother who died in child birth. How many would share their meal or home with strangers? (In these times of high crime and folly I am not suggesting anyone open their home to random strangers).We have become a lot of selfish, inconsiderate people who would not even offer a smile to someone else.

It is now a rare occasion when a young man offers a seat to an elderly woman. Just recently during a crowded bus ride, a young man offered to hold my heavy bag, as he was unable to give me his seat.  The woman beside me suggested I check that my cell phone and money were still in my bag when he handed it back.
Acts of kindness are so rare that people are led to believe there is some selfish gain to be had when a stranger is kind to them.

While mobile messenger chats have connected us to people all around the world, they have disconnected us from the people closest to us. Chances are if a person falls at the bus stop, their photo will be snapped and sent halfway across the globe before they are helped up and asked if they are okay.

I have heard people complain that years of being kind has gotten them nowhere. As the saying goes, their kindness is taken for weakness. And I have seen it happen many times before, for it has also happened to me. But I assure you from my life experiences that even though you may have been taken advantage of, you have also been blessed. Sometimes we don't realize the ways in which we've been blessed because we are too busy looking at what is going wrong in our lives. But take a minute to asses yourself... How many times has someone been kind to you? Think of even one kind word or action that may have made your day.

Kindness does not have to be a major act. A compliment is an act of kindness when said with sincerity.
If you wait to be "re-paid" in kindness by people you have been kind to, chances are, it may never happen. A stranger may wander by and do more for you than your closet friend. But if you are actively seeking reward for your kindness, you defeat the purpose of being kind.

Do a random act of kindness today. Not for exultation, not for profit. If you are tired of being in a world where everyone is sour and nasty and mean - take the first step to making change. START WITH YOURSELF. You may think as one person you can't make much change in the world. And maybe you can't make much change in the world, but you can make it in your home, your neighborhood, your country.
That seed of kindness you sow in your little corner can grow into a beautiful strong tree of change.

The Sunday Sermon is not aimed at promoting religious views. it is just to inspire and encourage my readers and friends as they head into a new week. 

Thanks for reading everyone and have a great day!!