Proud if kindness is my legacy
“You are one of the kindest people I’ve ever met." The words washed over me and made me uncomfortable. I don’t consciously set out to be kind. I don’t think, “This would be a kind thing to do,” and then do an action or respond in a manner. And I’m not sure I’m worthy when someone points out something I’ve done in the name of love. I baked a birthday cake for a friend. For me, a small, simple gesture to celebrate another spin around the sun for a friend. But it moved my friend to share how he feels about me and my actions. In a world where people can be unkind, I’m glad that I am kind. I’m not sure that, if called upon, I could give you specific examples of things I’ve said or done that are kind. I do my best to speak positive words into the world. I do my best encourage, support and show love in my written and spoken messages. If unkind words are spoken between myself and another, I’ll offer an apology and attempt to reset and clarify. Is this kindness? Perhaps. But kindne...
