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No.41(Feb. 2007) of the Kindness Unlimited eZine
A member of the World Kindness Movement
From the Editor:
We have always stressed that our mission is threefold: Kindness to self, kindness to the environment, and kindness to others. Many friends wonder how the environment comes into the picture. Less charitable people even feel that we are just swayed by the flavour of the era: Environmental concern. I thought it will help everyone if I clarify matters.
All kindness has to start with kindness to self, without it a person will not be in a position to offer kindness to others. If one is very hungry, ill or going through some personal crisis would it not be unrealistic to expect any kindness to others from him? Before you do frequent and consistent kind acts to others you must be reasonably fit in mind and body.
Kindness to others is important because human society generally works on the principle of reciprocity; only a saintly person can turn the other cheek to an enemy who has just slapped him on one cheek. Others would just avoid their assaulters or take other steps like registering a complaint with the police. Reciprocity breeds cooperation when most people are kind.
Most of us are not saints, but are certainly good individuals who wish to live and let live. When others are kind to us we are inclined to return the kindness whenever the opportunity arises. When a large number of people perform frequent kind acts they are likely to make many more friends, and never antagonize people and create enemies. Kindness has many other benefits for the persons who practice it. Our idea of propagating kindness is aimed at a more orderly society where strife is minimal, and mutual cooperation is the rule.
Kindness to the environment is for the purpose of preserving planet earth for the present and future generations, and making their lives safe and comfortable. As such, it is kindness to both self and others (and this includes the future generations). How can we forget this aspect of kindness?- Vasant
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No.41(Feb. 2007) of the Kindness Unlimited eZine
A member of the World Kindness Movement
From the Editor:
We have always stressed that our mission is threefold: Kindness to self, kindness to the environment, and kindness to others. Many friends wonder how the environment comes into the picture. Less charitable people even feel that we are just swayed by the flavour of the era: Environmental concern. I thought it will help everyone if I clarify matters.
All kindness has to start with kindness to self, without it a person will not be in a position to offer kindness to others. If one is very hungry, ill or going through some personal crisis would it not be unrealistic to expect any kindness to others from him? Before you do frequent and consistent kind acts to others you must be reasonably fit in mind and body.
Kindness to others is important because human society generally works on the principle of reciprocity; only a saintly person can turn the other cheek to an enemy who has just slapped him on one cheek. Others would just avoid their assaulters or take other steps like registering a complaint with the police. Reciprocity breeds cooperation when most people are kind.
Most of us are not saints, but are certainly good individuals who wish to live and let live. When others are kind to us we are inclined to return the kindness whenever the opportunity arises. When a large number of people perform frequent kind acts they are likely to make many more friends, and never antagonize people and create enemies. Kindness has many other benefits for the persons who practice it. Our idea of propagating kindness is aimed at a more orderly society where strife is minimal, and mutual cooperation is the rule.
Kindness to the environment is for the purpose of preserving planet earth for the present and future generations, and making their lives safe and comfortable. As such, it is kindness to both self and others (and this includes the future generations). How can we forget this aspect of kindness?- Vasant
To SUBSCRIBE and receive this Ezine in your email, register for free at website http://kindnessunlimited.tripod.com/. You will receive our Ezine and other info once a month in your email.
kindnessunlimited@hotmail.com .
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