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?
Hello Heather
I agree acts of kindness, thoughtfullness and good manners can certainly make our day and the snowball effect is astounding and can be contagious. It starts with us.
Have a weekend of joy and kindness
Helenxx
So today at the grocery store in St. Remy I saw a young woman at the check out struggling with those flimsy plastic bags they grudgingly give you here in France when you don't have your own big heavy-plastic bag with handles…or haven't bought one. The clerk who was checking me out noticed it as well and just reached down and handed the woman a bigger, stronger bag…no charge. If you don't live in France this doesn't seem like much but if you know French groceries stores, you know how rare that is. So I say to the young woman, 'Are you walking? Would you like a ride? It's quite hot out.' And as I drove her home she told me she had moved from Portugal to Provence five years ago…that her husband needed the car during the week to work down on the coast…and that in five years of walking all over town with two young kids, groceries and whatever else…and walking to work clear across town every day and then back home…no one had once stopped to offer her a ride. How is that possible?
I agree that random acts of kindness can make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
No not much is better than that. It does remind you deep inside that life is about something other than the "chase". The kindness of strangers have been some of the moments I never forget.
I truly feel that random acts of kindness make the world go round 🙂
Agree with you Heather. What I find is, even when we give freely of spirit and anonymously, something wonderful comes back to us, from a source we less expect.
You are welcome. Thanks so much for stopping by.
I completely agree with you. And it's amazing how much kindness you can still find in practically any part of the world when you have a chance to get in touch person to person. There is some hope for us after all.
Good question
Giving freely uplifts the soul, and the soul responds with pure joy. I believe it is a human need that sadly too many either ignore or don't quite catch onto. I think it is important if a person has a freely giving nature, that they actively seek out people who have the capacity to appreciate. Otherwise, there may be a struggle between freely and bitterness when there's a majority of takers taking advantage.
hmmm
there were times when I was fascinated, amazed when visiting a blog or website
because that will add insight and knowledge I course. thanks for nice post