As I mentioned on Wednesday some very special people to me are going through some medical issues and I of course wanted to be there for them. As we went through the week, one of the things that I noticed constantly was how kind people were to each other. Although I would love to say that I see this all the time, that is not necessarily the case. But this week in the midst of all of the consultations and meetings, I observed kindness whereever we went. I saw families really supporting each other, I saw doctors and nurses and other employees really caring and listening to the patients, and I saw patients helping patients. This is a week that I hope to quickly put in the past, but I also hope that the kindness I observed will stay with me forever.
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4/15/2010 09:49:53 pm
Illness and crisis can really bring out the best in people which is wonderful to see, although I hope whatever medical issue is happening I hope that it resolves into a happy story. I believe that kindness is in people's hearts more than meaness. If all you listened to was the "news" you would thing humanity was nothing but a violent, ugly mass of depraved narcissists. When the headlines overwhelm me I try to remember the good I've seen; everyday kindnesses to outright heroism....if you learn to see it, it's there. Thanks for the reminder. It is really comforting to notice how much kindness DOES exist in the world. I feel it's much like our weekly checking in process regarding happiness -- just paying attention to it helps us see more of it. Kudos to you that you notice it even during tough times. Have a wonderful week. 4/17/2010 10:30:11 am
It is so reassuring that in the midst of hard times, there are often these glimmers of goodness that help lighten things up. It reminds us that even if we're having a bad day - the simplest little acts of kindness can mean so much to someone else. Leave a Reply. |
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