We all have our own version of what the word “Kindness” means and usually it is conveyed with an

illustrative story. The story is usually about someone who goes the extra mile to share and care about

someone less deserving or someone who returns kindness for nastiness.

As I ponder this on a deeper or 5th dimensional level, I realize that the act of kindness is a choice from

the deepest level of being. It has nothing to do what is shared, offered or given and everything to do

with personal choice. I can offer someone a seat on the bus and be homeless. I can give someone half

my sandwich while feeling hungry. I can offer someone whose car is out of gas a ride when I just have

enough to make it home. I can give my attention to someone who needs to be heard when I am busy. I

can offer some time to a child who will never forget even though time is extremely valuable. It is from a

wellspring of love and caring that kindness blooms as a desire to share with others no matter our

financial or personal circumstance.

Kindness stems from a state of being that is generous, meaning that something of value is owned and

given. Think of the great value a compliment has to our self-esteem, a seat on the bus has great value to

someone who has been standing at the workplace all day and stopping to help someone who is

stranded along the road is priceless. Kindness is a virtue that has nothing to do with money. Money can

be a useful tool for the kindhearted but being creative with kindness is its own reward.

One of the most powerful agents for change in the universe, kindness is underrated and misused.

Kindness stands alone and does not depend upon the recipient to legitimize it. We give because we

possess the valuable character trait of kindness. No matter its reception, it gives a powerful emotional

uplift and energetic charge to the benefactor. There is nothing like it and it becomes addictive.

Addictive kindness is something the world can use.

Kindness has been mistaken for weakness by bullies and those who do not or cannot understand that it

actually comes from the greater position of strength and power. To have something to give is more

valuable than the need to receive.

Practicing kindness is an act of self-love because it takes away the feeling of unfinished business that we

experience when we know in our heart that we could have done more to make someone’s load easier.

The usual response to a kind act or word is gratitude. Gratitude has been scientifically proven to change

the chemical structure of our physical body for the better. What a powerful exchange takes place when

we indulge in thoughts and actions of creative kindnesses!

Being creative with our kindness is as though we are shopping for a gift to present a loved one. The

anticipation is reward in itself and sharing the recipient’s joy is priceless.

We all live busy lives and sometimes it is difficult to squeeze in even a few minutes to be kind or

gracious, but it is always well worth the effort when we receive that lift and feeling of joy that we could

bring happiness to someone who needs it at that moment.

Creative kindness is an art we could all enjoy cultivating. It is a gift to both donor and recipient.