2 – Do Something Kind For a Good Friend
“A small daily task, if it be really daily, will beat the labours of a spasmodic Hercules.” -Anthony Trollope
Doing kind things for our friends may be something we already do on a regular basis. But we may take for granted some of the kind things we do, especially those that seem small. My hope is by offering you the opportunity to complete a mindful act of kindness for a good friend that you had reason to consider some of these smaller kind things you are already doing.
I invite you now to consider that these small acts of kindness may very well add up to be the most significant in your life. Small acts for those closest to us require paying careful attention to these loved ones. And it is in the paying attention that we demonstrate our respect for others.
Continuing with these, don’t worry about how profound, significant or large your actions are. Just let them come from a place inside yourself that is filled with positive excitement, a place of attention. Let whatever you do radiate out from that place.
Keep looking for those small acts of kindness you can do for your friends and family members. These definitely come back as kind acts to yourself. They make you feel good and they help build stronger relationships with those closest to you. The stronger these relationships are, the stronger you become and the more positive impact you carry in the world.
One more thing. I started this reflection with a quote from a 19th century English author named Anthony Trollope. When I first came across the quote it got me thinking about the small acts of kindness for those closest to us. With it in mind, consider performing a very small act of mindful kindness each day for someone close to you.
What can be accomplished one moment at a time?
Next Step: Theme #3.
Kind Living 