Just a simple question today: Is there anything more beautiful than an act of true kindness?
I was surprised by such a moment today and it moved me as much as any rolling vista or glowing Vermeer.
To give for the act of giving without expecting anything in return, whether the gesture be big or small, is quite…pure. Something akin to Love or Hope, those most ephemeral of emotions, finding form in a manner that always brings light to the dark.
Your thoughts?
Yes, the surprise of someone you don't know making that effort towards a fellow stranger is beautiful, beautiful. And nearly all of our human interactions are finer and more interesting by far than the chase, N.
Thank you so much for your visit–I certainly couldn't agree with you more! That and a little Love go a loooong way…
Well said–it is a gift from a gift when that happens…
Very true. I just tried to think of a place in my travels where I didn't experience or witness some tiny example of kindness and happily came up blank!
I do agree with you that someone whose nature is naturally giving deserves and should be in an environment where that is possible. While I distinguish between the active force behind kindness and simple niceness, I do know that holding on to being nice (and kind when possible) is what squired me through my years of living in NYC.
Kindness and unselfishness… they go together really… are characteristics I truly value. I think there is as much reward in the giving as there is in the receiving…
This is a perfect reminder to try and give a little kindness every day… Happy weekend Heather… xv
Thanks for reminding us of the beauty and preciousness of giving for no other reason than to be of service.
Lovely post which reminds me of so many moments in our recent trip to Italy – our car broke down at midnight in the middle of nowhere and all the help we got was unbelievable. The world has the potential to be a wonderful place. 🙂
When you live in Paris, acts of kindness are even rarer! I have noticed far more in Blois where we will be moving next year. I have found that kindness to strangers is not part of the culture in France. People who are kind to their family and friends would never dream of helping a complete stranger.
There are few things in the world as wonderful as a simple act of kindness… and it's a gift everyone can afford to give.