This isn’t just a vague or feel-good idea. It’s something we do—especially when it’s hard. Picture yourself in these situations:
You’ve been sitting in traffic for twenty minutes. It’s finally your turn to pass through the choke point when someone cuts in. Do you inch up to block them—or let them in?
You’re at work and the microwave is a disaster. Someone made ramen and didn’t wipe it up. Do you clean it, leave it for the next person, or send an all-users email?
You find out someone you know voted for Donald Trump. Do you write them off as a “Rethuglican”? Or can you respect their perspective, even if you disagree?
You find out someone you know voted for Kamala Harris. Do you mock them as a “woke Democrap”? Or can you respect their perspective, too?
You suspect your neighbor tossed trash in your yard. Do you throw it back—or throw it away?
Someone insults you or someone you love. How do you respond?
I know how I want to act in these moments, but I’m also honest enough to admit—I don’t always get it right.
Practicing kindness means striving to take the high road.
It means sometimes allowing someone to take advantage of you.
It means doing what’s right, even when it goes against every instinct you have.
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’
But I tell you, do not resist an evil person.
If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other also.
If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well.
If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles.
Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.”Matthew 5:38–42
Practicing kindness isn’t weakness—it’s strength under control.
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Ramblings from That Guy 