K=Kindness.
When I was quite young, I don’t remember the exact age, my Mum gave me some advice.
“Be kind”.
“Be kind to animals”.
“Be kind to people”.
“Help people when you can”.
“Kindness costs nothing”.
“If you cannot say something kind, then say nothing at all”.
I took those words to heart, and have tried to live by them since. I went into a career as an EMT that required kindness as ‘stage one’ of any treatment. I was always kind to any animals or pets I encountered, and treated them with great respect.
When I felt I could say nothing kind to someone, I tried to be constructive or helpful instead.
Over 60 years later, I am still trying my very best to put kindness first.
Thanks, Mum.
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HI Pete, your mother was right in every way about kindness.
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I agree she was. Thanks, Robbie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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My mother taught us that as well, Pete and I think if you haven’t got anything nice to say then don’t should apply now with some of the comments I have seen online xx
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Yes some online comments are just nasty. Luckily, I don’t get those on this blog.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Luckily neither do I, Pete but I have seen them on other social media sites and I really wonder what is happening to make people like that xx
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Hear, hear!
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That is so true. Parents, even more mothers have a great influence how we are later dealing with our surrounding. xx Michael
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My mum gave me lots of good advice, and I took it.
Best wishes, Pete.
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You really had a wonderful mum, and your remembrance is honoring also yourself, Pete! xx Michael
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excellent advice and an excellent way to live
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Thanks, Beth. I think it made me a better person.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I don’t remember my folks say be kind, but they did say treat everyone like you want to be treated.
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That was very similar good advice, Peggy.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Perfect words, Pete. I think if everyone would and could just be more kind, we’d be a hell of a lot better off than the world is now.
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It goes against the nature of so many humans, unfortunately.
Best wishes, Pete.
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(1) Some children learn about kindness in Kindergarten.
(2) “If you cannot say something kind, then say nothing at all.” I kind of agree with that. Depends on the situation.
(3) I find that being kind is good for the mind.
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It was kind of you to leave a comment, David. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Kouldn’t agree more
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Thanks, Gavin.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Our parents instilled the same value in my brother and me
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Happy to hear that, Liz.
Best wishes, Pete.
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She was indeed my kind of mom.
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Thank you, Don. She was a wonderful mum to me.
Best wishes, Pete.
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If only more mums would impress their children with this lesson. I remember being told “Do as you would be done by.” The people you took care of will have been grateful even if they were in no condition to say so.
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Thanks, Carolyn.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Yes, kind is the best way to be.
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I always tried my best, and still do.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Me too.
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I too was taught kindness in all things…..chuq
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I’m glad to hear that, chuq.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It has not always worked out for the best….but I refuse to abandon it chuq
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Perfect advice! Bless her.
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She talked a lot of sense, Darlene.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Yes, thanks to your mum. Warmest regards, Ed
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Your mum was absolutely right, Pete. It’s one of my mantras, too.
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Glad to hear that. Thanks, Mick.
Best wishes, Pete.
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So simple, so easy, and so beneficial. Cheers, Jon.
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Exactly right, Jon.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Wonderful thought and adaption. All need to learn from this
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Thank you, Tanvir.
Best wishes, Pete.
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A good credo to live by.
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Thanks, FR. It’s not always easy, but it is rewarding.
Best wishes, Pete.
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