Dissociated Thoughts

Acts of Kindness

"Blogging Circle of Friends Prompt Forum"  DAY 3194 August 12, 2021
Prompt: “TOO OFTEN WE UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF A TOUCH, A SMILE, A KIND WORD, A LISTENING EAR, AN HONEST COMPLIMENT, OR THE SMALLEST ACT OF CARING, ALL OF WHICH HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO TURN A LIFE AROUND.” - Leo Buscaglia

Discuss how you make a difference in someone's life as Mr. Buscaglia suggests.


         Today's prompt is a bit difficult because I am not one to toot my own horn, but I am going to give it a try in any event. Showing kindness is how I choose to live my life in general. I actually have to work at being indifferent toward people. But it isn't just people to which I choose to show kindness. I have seen plants flourish with a gentle touch and kind words as well. As far as animals are concerned, I suppose I am a bit like Dr. Doolittle. There are really no bad animals, just misunderstood ones and people who do not know how to react to them. Just like people, animals have their reasons for striking out at someone/something. I feel most comfortable around plants and animals as they are more predictable in their behavior and have no hidden motives. However, regardless of how anxious humans make me, I still strive to treat them with kindness, the way I would like to be treated in return. Leading a gentle life has allowed my eyes to open to perspectives which would never have been considered had I chosen to live in a self-centered state. Living this has its rewards for both me and those I am in contact with. You never know what a person is going through, but one thing is certain, kindness always helps situations, whether it is seen instantly or farther down the road of life. Happy writing.

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