Being Kind Won’t Cost You a Thing
Many people tend to think that kindness comes from receiving equal parts of good on both sides, only to be let down when they find out the kindness they’ve given was one-sided. This usually provokes them to say to themselves, “Well, I’m going to act like the person and rescind their kindness.” Unfortunately, many people feel this way, leaving people disheartened, discouraged, and lonely.
I remember a time when I had to go to the post office to mail off a package to a loved one. I’d never sent off a package that size before; I was a bit confused about where to place the label. When I brought it back to the window, not only did the postal lady speak to me in an unhealthy tone, she wouldn’t listen to any of the questions I was asking beforehand that might have helped me from making the error in the first place.
As she spoke, I listened. When given the opportunity to talk, I spoke to her in a soft voice, explaining my dilemma. Not only was she embarrassed by the level of tone and courtesy in my voice; she confronted her own error without me having to point it out or raise my voice. Once I was done with my transaction and was leaving the window, a kind older woman stopped me and said, “You did good; it wasn’t nice how she was talking to you.”
The lesson here is you don’t have to make it a point to win an argument. One would say there are no winners in an argument; someone always walks away feeling bad. You might as well leave that feeling with the person who chose to argue.
Try it; the next time you find yourself in a bit of a pickle, think soft, calming thoughts. You’ll be surprised what will come out of this act.
Elizabeth
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Peace, Love and Blessings Lovelies Xoxo.
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