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How To Get Unusually Far In Life With Kindness

Introduction

When you think of kindness, you should
be sure about two things.
Being kind is not a weakness.
It’s often not easy to be kind.

What Is Kindness

Many people often consider a kind person as spineless.
He’s taken to be an individual who’d
apologize for what’s no fault of his;
he keeps no boundaries and
so people take undue advantage of him;
he’s so self-effacing others trample upon him.

These are all wrong ways to think of kindness.
What, truly then, is kindness?

You’ll soon realize that kindness is not being weak.
And it’s not easy.

Sometimes, you want to avoid a skirmish;
you want to dodge a hostile situation;
you want to portray you ae not being mean.

So, you do a kind deed to appear nice.
You, therefore, neglect the possible
harmful effects of your actions.

This is rather regrettable.
Because you’re not really kind by
“being nice” in situations like that.

How To Be Kind

To be kind, you need to be patient;
you have to be strong;
and you must be wise.

Have you ever heard of random acts of kindness?
And the idea of paying it forward?


You “pay” a kind deed “forward”.
Yet, you expect nothing in return.

So, what’s your payout?
What do you get as a payoff?
Your kind action makes you feel better and happier.

Spread joy, goodwill, and good feelings
with regular acts of kindness.
And you’ll enjoy your relationships more.
You’ll enjoy greater improvements in health.
You’ll live an awesome, joyous life.

Kindness Is Not Expensive

So, is it easy to be kind?
Yes… when you think about it in your daily activities.
Being kind doesn’t cost a penny.
Yet, each person involved receives some happiness

And, when you are kind to somebody, that person can be
motivated and inspired to be kind to another.
A virtuous circle is created as more people
show kindness to others.

People will look out for the good in other people.
They will love to share their positive feelings and joyful moments.
Negativity, stress, and depression will diminish.

Practice kindness and you will notice a refreshingly
different change in your mood and attitude.

Conclusion
Are you feeling depressed?
And you think you don’t have something to give?
You can share a smile or make someone laugh.
You can give useful advice or lend a helping hand.
You can share a happy, inspiring experience.

You can’t remain depressed or
negative after doing kind deeds.
When you are kind, you gain.
Everyone else that’s involved also benefits.

Did you enjoy this article?
Then, share it with your family, friends, and colleagues.
Do you have any comments or questions?
Write them out in the comments section below.

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Morning and Evening by Charles Spurgeon

Morning
"Ye that love the Lord hate evil." Psalm 97:10

Thou hast good reason to "hate evil," for only consider what harm it has already wrought thee. Oh, what a world of mischief sin has brought into thy heart! Sin blinded thee so that thou couldst not see the beauty of the Saviour; it made thee deaf so that thou couldst not hear the Redeemer's tender invitations. Sin turned thy feet into the way of death, and poured poison into the very fountain of thy being; it tainted thy heart, and made it "deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked." Oh, what a creature thou wast when evil had done its utmost with thee, before divine grace interposed! Thou wast an heir of wrath even as others; thou didst "run with the multitude to do evil." Such were all of us; but Paul reminds us, "but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God." We have good reason, indeed, for hating evil when we look back and trace its deadly workings. Such mischief did evil do us, that our souls would have been lost had not omnipotent love interfered to redeem us. Even now it is an active enemy, ever watching to do us hurt, and to drag us to perdition. Therefore "hate evil," O Christians, unless you desire trouble. If you would strew your path with thorns, and plant nettles in your death-pillow, then neglect to "hate evil:" but if you would live a happy life, and die a peaceful death, then walk in all the ways of holiness, hating evil, even unto the end. If you truly love your Saviour, and would honour him, then "hate evil." We know of no cure for the love of evil in a Christian like abundant intercourse with the Lord Jesus. Dwell much with him, and it is impossible for you to be at peace with sin.

"Order my footsteps by thy Word,

And make my heart sincere;

Let sin have no dominion, Lord,

But keep my conscience clear."

Evening
"Be zealous." Revelation 3:19

If you would see souls converted, if you would hear the cry that "the kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord;" if you would place crowns upon the head of the Saviour, and his throne lifted high, then be filled with zeal. For, under God, the way of the world's conversion must be by the zeal of the church. Every grace shall do exploits, but this shall be first; prudence, knowledge, patience, and courage will follow in their places, but zeal must lead the van. It is not the extent of your knowledge, though that is useful; it is not the extent of your talent, though that is not to be despised; it is your zeal that shall do great exploits. This zeal is the fruit of the Holy Spirit: it draws its vital force from the continued operations of the Holy Ghost in the soul. If our inner life dwindles, if our heart beats slowly before God, we shall not know zeal; but if all be strong and vigorous within, then we cannot but feel a loving anxiety to see the kingdom of Christ come, and his will done on earth, even as it is in heaven. A deep sense of gratitude will nourish Christian zeal. Looking to the hole of the pit whence we were digged, we find abundant reason why we should spend and be spent for God. And zeal is also stimulated by the thought of the eternal future. It looks with tearful eyes down to the flames of hell, and it cannot slumber: it looks up with anxious gaze to the glories of heaven, and it cannot but bestir itself. It feels that time is short compared with the work to be done, and therefore it devotes all that it has to the cause of its Lord. And it is ever strengthened by the remembrance of Christ's example. He was clothed with zeal as with a cloak. How swift the chariot-wheels of duty went with him! He knew no loitering by the way. Let us prove that we are his disciples by manifesting the same spirit of zeal.

Kenneth Okocha

In 2005 Pete Sampras had the most Grand Slams and Rafael Nadal had 0 ?

Now Rafael Nadal has 22 Grand Slams, 14 Roland Garros titles, whereas Pete Sampras is tied with Rafael Nadal's French Open titles ??

The African Story

Sometime in the late 40’s, before either man was famous, Frank Sinatra appeared in a theater in New York. After his show he went to Harlem to see the Will Maston Trio led by a young Sammy Davis Jr. Frank is blown away by Sammy’s talent and after the show he asks Sammy to come see his show.

A week goes by. No Sammy. Sinatra goes back to Harlem to see the Will Maston Trio again and asks Sammy why he didn’t show. Sammy said he was there but they wouldn’t let him in. Frank stormed back to the theater, tore up his contract in front of them, and never performed there again. That would be a common theme during the course of their friendship and careers. When Sammy wasn’t allowed to play at the Copacabana, Frank wouldn’t play there either.

When Sammy was refused a Las Vegas hotel room, Frank said, “Give him my room!” After Sammy’s car accident where he lost his eye, it was Sinatra who paid all his medical bills. After 5 decades and 40 years of performing together, a reporter once asked Frank why he was always so charitable to Sammy. Frank responded in three words, “He’s my brother.”

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