Try a little kindness
As Glen Campbell's song says ...27 total reviews
Comment from Navada
Wendy, I couldn't agree more! The statement that jumped off the page for me was "Individualism has reached a peak, and community spirit is at an all-time low." This has certainly been my experience recently. We see it happening at school and in community theatre, where absenteeism from rehearsals and classes is booming. There's only so long we can blame Covid for this ongoing issue. It's time we all put the needs of others, and the need for kindness, more squarely at the centre of our choices and behaviour. Thank you so much for sharing this.
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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Wendy, I couldn't agree more! The statement that jumped off the page for me was "Individualism has reached a peak, and community spirit is at an all-time low." This has certainly been my experience recently. We see it happening at school and in community theatre, where absenteeism from rehearsals and classes is booming. There's only so long we can blame Covid for this ongoing issue. It's time we all put the needs of others, and the need for kindness, more squarely at the centre of our choices and behaviour. Thank you so much for sharing this.
Comment Written 13-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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Exactly right. It?s far from the centre of our daily lives these days. And yet, a kindness to another makes one feel good inside. Thank you very much for your thoughtful review. Always appreciated.
Wendy
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
How great that it's World Kindness Day. Personally, I think there should be 365 of those, every year. It doesn't take much to be kind and it can change so much for the better. This is well-written and inspiring. Thank you for sharing this here!
Alex :)
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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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How great that it's World Kindness Day. Personally, I think there should be 365 of those, every year. It doesn't take much to be kind and it can change so much for the better. This is well-written and inspiring. Thank you for sharing this here!
Alex :)
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Comment Written 13-Nov-2023
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Thank you very much Alexandra. Yes, it is not hard to be kind and to practise it daily. Glad you enjoyed it.
Wendy
Comment from Pantygynt
Kindness and it's opposite are both features most of us could easily identify but I fancy they might be more difficult to define generally as they are both to some extent subjective and dependent on the thickness of the skin of the recipient.
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Kindness and it's opposite are both features most of us could easily identify but I fancy they might be more difficult to define generally as they are both to some extent subjective and dependent on the thickness of the skin of the recipient.
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Comment Written 13-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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Yes. You are right, and kindness needs to be genuine and sincere, remembering others sensitivities. Thanks so much for reviewing.
Wendy
Comment from jmdg1954
If your commentary is controversial to some, that means they've paid attention to it and, it hurt them, so your point was made.
Everyday should be kindness day, not simply the one marked on the calendar.
Great post. Thank you for sharing.
John
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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If your commentary is controversial to some, that means they've paid attention to it and, it hurt them, so your point was made.
Everyday should be kindness day, not simply the one marked on the calendar.
Great post. Thank you for sharing.
John
Comment Written 12-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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Thank you John. For a thoughtful and insightful review. We seem to have lost that mindset these days. Many thanks for the six stars and the encouragement.
Wendy
Comment from Jaye McNevin
I love you story and your attitude about kindness being an everyday habit and attitude. I also like your notes. I agree with them. You story is well written and flows nicely. You use descriptive language, and it is easy to understand why you are such a popular author on the site. Kudos!
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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I love you story and your attitude about kindness being an everyday habit and attitude. I also like your notes. I agree with them. You story is well written and flows nicely. You use descriptive language, and it is easy to understand why you are such a popular author on the site. Kudos!
Comment Written 12-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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Thank you for this lovely review Jaye. I appreciate your very supportive words and the gift of six stars. Very meaningful and valued. I see you have just returned to FS. Welcome. Hope you enjoy and find fulfilment in sharing your writing here.
Wendy
Comment from Tom Horonzy
I haven't enough words to agree with your thoughts
The gospel Teaches to Do
Unto others as you would to ourselves but in today's world It's hard to see anyone else when lives are built with the walls
Being mirrors
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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I haven't enough words to agree with your thoughts
The gospel Teaches to Do
Unto others as you would to ourselves but in today's world It's hard to see anyone else when lives are built with the walls
Being mirrors
Comment Written 12-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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Yes. You are right. The world has changed so dramatically during our lifetime. Everything revolves around self. Thank you too gif the much valued six stars - I appreciate each one.
Wendy
Comment from GWHARGIS
An awesome commentary, Wendy. My mother was in a church group called Joy. She said it stood for
J - Jesus first
O - others second
Y - yourself last.
This made me think of that. I understand taking care of yourself, but to sully the idea of spreading kindness is dumb. Be kind to others, people and animals. Some will appreciate it, some might not even acknowledge it. But you know it's the right thing to do. Great piece of writing. Gretchen
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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An awesome commentary, Wendy. My mother was in a church group called Joy. She said it stood for
J - Jesus first
O - others second
Y - yourself last.
This made me think of that. I understand taking care of yourself, but to sully the idea of spreading kindness is dumb. Be kind to others, people and animals. Some will appreciate it, some might not even acknowledge it. But you know it's the right thing to do. Great piece of writing. Gretchen
Comment Written 12-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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Thank you very much Gretchen - we also had a little Sunday School song about Joy. "Jesus first, yourself last and others in between". I greatly value the six stars too, many thanks.
Wendy