The Art of Kindness: Lessons from My Mom
I love my mom, not just for who she is but for the kindness she carries in her heart. She has always been my greatest teacher, not just in words but in the way she lives her life. Her unwavering kindness and wisdom have shaped me into the person I am today. She has taught me the importance of treating people well, regardless of how they treat me in return. My mom always says, "Treat others the way you want to be treated," whether they reciprocate that kindness or not. She has instilled in me the value of respect and the importance of speaking with warmth and patience. She believes that how we treat others is a reflection of our character, not theirs. Even when people are rude or inconsiderate, she reminds me to rise above it, to not take it to heart, and to never let someone else’s behavior dictate my own. Whenever I’ve encountered people who were disrespectful or unkind, my first instinct was often to complain, to wonder why people couldn’t just be nicer. But my...