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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 …
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Some things I hear every day:“Don’t touch me!”“STOP!”“Mom, he’s doing…”“But it’s not mine!”“That’s mine!”"MINE!!!"“Who’s mine is it anyway?” What I try to remember—and remind them of—is simple: Practice Kindness. Practice, because kindness doesn’t come naturally. What comes naturally is looking out for mine. Wanting my version of fairness. Demanding that others follow the rules. But …
Yesterday I got a phone call about my last post—from a friend who shall remain nameless. He was confused, convinced that my “Call to Kindness” was some kind of manipulation tactic to get someone to do something for me. He then launched into a tangent about bike paths, eminent domain, and people stealing TVs. For …
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This weekend, I was reminded of something simple but powerful: whenever you have to choose between being right and being kind — choose kindness.We spend so much time arguing these days, trying to prove a point or win a debate. But you can be right and still be oh so terribly wrong in how you …
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