“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou Kindness is something that everyone should strive to express throughout their life. Expressing kindness to others is a basic lesson that is commonly learned during childhood. It seems that kindness is steadily fading from modern society. The lack of generosity and friendliness that is evident today is shocking. It’s important to realize the positivity that kindness can produce in our lives. Kindness is ultimately a key contributor to happiness. Acting with kindness is a win-win. Not only can it provide someone with a sense of pride by acting kindly towards others, but it also has the potential to boost the confidence and provoke bliss in those around us.

   In my opinion, kindness is a quality that is contagious. When people notice others being kind, they become inspired themselves to act that way. I don’t think any feeling compares to the one experienced when seeing someone display kindness towards a stranger. Personally, when this type of encounter occurs, I find myself wanting to do the same. I want to make someone’s day. I want to be the reason that someone has a smile on their face. There really is nothing more rewarding.

   I can only anticipate that my words motivate you to be kind to everyone you encounter throughout your journey of life. There is one last thing that I want to leave you with; “Being kind does not have to cost a thing. Words are free, smiles are free, and actions are free.”