Teg’s recent blog on the subject of kindness had me thinking…

Kindness is priceless but at the same time it’s free to give. Anyone and everyone can show kindness. It’s not reserved for the rich, educated, powerful; we can all be kind if we so wish.

It’s easy!

We in Moodscope are kind in abundance.

But some people prefer not to be kind. People in power who put what they think will win votes first before showing kindness is an example. No wars are started with a kind gesture.

Violent people don’t think of being kind before they lash out inflicting harm and abuse on another person.

Teg mentioned someone who didn’t at first appear as kind but then went on to show kindness which was a surprise and much appreciated.

This got me thinking that often when someone’s approach tends to be forthright and not engaging and they’re not people to whom we are naturally drawn to, when they show kindness, we appreciate it so much (since it’s unexpected and a stark contrast to their normal persona) that we can’t stop thinking about it and really love that person!

But those of us who show kindness all the time are often not appreciated as much! It’s expected of us and our energy is often drained by being so kind. This is not right. We help people. Our natural tendency is to step in and help. If we don’t, people will notice and comment negatively!

Lastly I often think I don’t deserve people to be kind to ME! I think this is because I don’t like myself when I’m tired and low so why should anyone else? When I’m feeling good about myself and someone is kind to me, I don’t question it though. And yet when I’m feeling low, some kindness always helps me feel better but I think on the whole I put up barriers for kindness to be shown to me.

We must never stop showing our kindness even if it backfires on us. A naturally kind person is someone we should appreciate and love.

So to all my kind Moodscopers, you are the tops and the best in society.

Julia 

A Moodscope member