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Dear Future Self,
Do you remember all those times you decided to reject kindness?
I regret gossiping about that boy with ADHD and ignoring that old man begging on the street every morning. I feel ashamed that after learning about kindness, I never put it into action.
I know why. I was scared of how others would see me. I thought being kind would make me weak in front of everyone else. It wasn’t “cool” to be kind.
But one small act of kindness can make a huge difference. Even in my darkest moments, kindness never failed me. It came to me in a word, a hug or even just a smile. Through the people that I loved, I experienced the kindness that changed my world.
I’ve decided I’m going to be known as the girl who would drop everything for the needs of others. I’ve realised that being kind doesn’t make you weak – instead, it shows just how strong you really are.
I read this quote that is often attributed to Mother Teresa: “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.”
Look at yourself and those around you. Have you already cast that stone of kindness? Have you made a difference by being kind? If so, I have done my job. I have taken the step towards kindness, and I have inspired others to do the same.
With lots of love,
Your Current Self
This Feature of the Week submission is from the JEMS Character Academy.
