Just a sentiment worthy of a little thought. Again. This was a letter to the editor in our small town newspaper this morning. Never hurts to be reminded.
On being kind
It is springtime, which brings back memories of my idealistic youth. But perhaps, idealism springs eternal? In what follows, I express to the Recorder editors and readers some idealistic views on kindness through the words of others.
On a marquee outside of an Ash- field Church (which prompted this letter): “Kind atheists are closer to Jesus than mean Christians.”
“There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.” — Fred Rogers
“Love’s in need of love today; Don’t delay. Send yours in right away. Hate’s goin’ round, breaking many hearts. Stop it please, before it’s gone too far.” — Stevie Wonder
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” — Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount (similar sentiments are tenets of almost all world religions)
“Even the smallest act of kind- ness can make a big difference in the world.” — Dr. Martin Luther King
“When words are both true and kind, they can change the world.” — Buddha
“The world is based on three things — on the Torah, on the ser- vice of God, and upon acts of loving- kindness.” (Pirkei Avot 1:2) — Shi- mon the Righteous
“L et’s change the way we treat each other.” — 2Pak
“Do not judge your neighbor until you walk two moons in his moc- casins.” — Cheyenne proverb
“Come on, people now; Smile on your brother; Everybody get to- gether; Try to love one another right now.” — The Youngbloods
Isn’t it time that we get back in touch with our common humanity? Be kind, be kind, be kind.
On being kind
It is springtime, which brings back memories of my idealistic youth. But perhaps, idealism springs eternal? In what follows, I express to the Recorder editors and readers some idealistic views on kindness through the words of others.
On a marquee outside of an Ash- field Church (which prompted this letter): “Kind atheists are closer to Jesus than mean Christians.”
“There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.” — Fred Rogers
“Love’s in need of love today; Don’t delay. Send yours in right away. Hate’s goin’ round, breaking many hearts. Stop it please, before it’s gone too far.” — Stevie Wonder
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” — Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount (similar sentiments are tenets of almost all world religions)
“Even the smallest act of kind- ness can make a big difference in the world.” — Dr. Martin Luther King
“When words are both true and kind, they can change the world.” — Buddha
“The world is based on three things — on the Torah, on the ser- vice of God, and upon acts of loving- kindness.” (Pirkei Avot 1:2) — Shi- mon the Righteous
“L et’s change the way we treat each other.” — 2Pak
“Do not judge your neighbor until you walk two moons in his moc- casins.” — Cheyenne proverb
“Come on, people now; Smile on your brother; Everybody get to- gether; Try to love one another right now.” — The Youngbloods
Isn’t it time that we get back in touch with our common humanity? Be kind, be kind, be kind.
