Choosing to be Kind

I woke up from the dream with the thought that if the world continues on in the vein it is currently in, then there would be no hope for mankind. 

My mind percolated with thoughts and a knowing that if people began to act in a way that benefited all people, and not solely themselves, the world would soon change for the better. 

Prevalent in the dream vision was man helping man simply because they could, without expecting anything in return – just simply because it was within their ability to do so – not for gain, not for gratification – just for the sake of helping another human being.  The kindness did not have to be a grand gesture; sometimes a small one is more than amply sufficient and helps for that moment in time.

When we begin to see all of mankind as our brothers and our sisters and recognize that the children of the world belong to all of us for, they are this world`s future, then the world will be a much kinder place.

We know that if our family members the ones in need of help, we would step in and do so without a second thought (most of us that is) and we would hope, if we aren`t available or near, that someone else would step in to help them – and this too is how we must perceive others in the world. 

If we continue to view our actions with the “what’s in it for me” frame of mind, we all suffer.

Random acts of kindness, compassion, mercy, and integrity are what are required.  Were we all to see ourselves from the eyes of those looking at us, we may be surprised by what we find there.

Cultivate a nature of kindness, compassion, mercy, and integrity not only to help yourself, but to help others as well.

Make a difference in the world today! Be the change you want to see in the world. Change begins with us.