A Little Bit of Kindness Goes a Long Way

A smile is a very powerful tool that has the ability to either make or break someone’s day. It lets your friends know that you’re happy to see them, and it disturbs your enemies. Someone who dislikes you will never want to see you happy, which is precisely why you should be! Ignore the haters and continue to live your life, happy and free of negativity.

Don’t bother yourself with stooping down to their level; combat their bitterness and resentment with the power of positivity! Almost everyone has that one person in their life that they can’t stand, but that doesn’t mean that you have to be rude or condescending towards them in the way that they are to you. You can simply react with kindness and move on.

That’s not to say that you have to be a pushover or let people use and abuse you. Remember your boundaries and kindly but firmly stand your ground. Choose to move on and live a happy life! It will discourage those who are against you and inspire those closest to you to also move on from their troubles and live free from negativity.

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to constantly dwell on the bad things that people have done to you. You can choose to be kind and to move on. It’s not healthy to hold onto hate; you only end up poisoning yourself in the end. No matter what comes your way, try to react with kindness and compassion. You never know; a little kindness can go a long way for someone having a bad day.

We could all use a little more kindness in our lives, so why react with anger when someone flips you off in traffic? Just smile and wave! Just because someone is having a bad day doesn’t mean that they should take it out on other people. Perhaps they are lacking kindness in their lives. Don’t add to the hate of the world; be a part of the positive!

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