Disruptive Compassion

Be kind always.

I believe a person should be kind whenever possible; as the saying goes, it is always possible. Be kind to everyone, Man and beast alike.

It is easy to be nice to people who can do things for you. It feels right to be nice to those who are beautiful, and sometimes people find it easy to be kind to those who can help them.

But, it is more important to be kind to those who can never pay you back. Be nice to the downtrodden, and be nice to the unfortunate. This is how you disrupt the evil in the world.

Radical Kindness.

Disruptive Compassion.

Smile at the person who looks grumpy. Ask the person who looks like they’ve been crying, and actually listen. I have had days where I’ve burst into tears because the cashier at McDonald’s was nice to me; it felt like it turned my life around.

My mother calls this staving off the heat-death of the universe. It may not be possible to save the world, but you just might be able to save a life with your kindness.

Be kind always.