Kindness Is Always In Style
With the last few days of this week bringing another year to a close, my thoughts turn to the new year and wondering what it will bring. It is a new beginning, and with a new beginning, it seems appropriate to reflect on the old and make plans for the future. I generally don't make new year's resolutions. However, I do like to stop and take the time to think about events of the past year and pay attention to where I am in my life. It seems like a good time to re-examine my goals and refocus on them. I also like to take a look at my priorities and perhaps rearrange them as needed. I think I'd like to put being kind at the very top of my list of priorities. I have known many kind people in my life, and I admire their ability to treat others well. I think it is admirable to be able to be kind to everyone---even to those who have not exhibited kindness themselves. After all, it is fairly easy to return kindness for kindness. It is much more di...