WHEREVER YOU ARE, YOU ARE THERE, FOR A REASON

20 Ideas For Being Kind




1. Be resolved to become a kind person. How do you do this? Think, speak,
and act with kindness.

2. Love kindness. When you do what you love, you are happy. A master of
kindness is a master of joy.

3. When encountering someone, let your first thoughts be, What kind words
can I say to this person and what kind things can I do?

4. Keep asking people, What can I do for you?

5. Everyone needs encouragement. Ask yourself, What can I say that will be
encouraging?

6. Wherever you are, you are there for a reason. Ask yourself, Since I am
here now, what kindness can I do?

7. Every kind person is unique. You have unique talents, skills, knowledge,
and resources. Utilize them to help others in your own unique way. Ask
yourself, In what unique ways can I be kind?

8. Do a daily act of kindness without letting anyone know who did it.

9. Learn from every kind act you see or read about. Ask yourself, What can I
learn from this to be kinder?

10. A valuable rule is, Even if you do not feel like a kind person, you can
still act like one. Think of a kind act you can do that you do not feel like
doing.

11. Think of a kindness telephone call that you can make today.

12. Think of a kindness note, letter, or email that you can write today.

13. View your own pain, distress, and suffering as tools for empathy and
understanding. Ask yourself, How can this experience help me be a kinder
person?

14. Keep asking yourself, If I were this person, what would I want others to
do for me?

15. As soon as your recognize a need, volunteer to do something about it. Do
not wait until you are asked.

16. Listen to those who need a listening ear. Listening to someone is a
great act of kindness.

17. If you know that someone is looking for a job or needs to earn more
money, ask yourself, What can I do to make it happen?

18. Be empathetic and compassionate. Be resolved not to cause distress,
pain, or loss with your words and action.

19. Learn from everyone. Keep asking people, What kindnesses from others
have you appreciated?

20. Pray for the welfare of others.