To Be Kind

To receive kindness, you must be willing to genuinely give kindness to others This takes, time, sacrifice, giving, listening, being open with who you truly are To be kind to others, even strangers, goes a long way in a day You may not be responded to certain times, but that does not matter Those who are grateful in receiving kindness, will offer kindness in return It takes being real with care, no matter how you feel on any given day --- Kindness can be spread anywhere --- Heidi Sands 8/22/17

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Roy Pett

Date: 8/24/2017 10:10:00 AM

Excellent Heidi, best writes come from the heart and I can tell this is, I totally agree with the sentiments within this plus It sends out an important message for all, well written. :)

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/24/2017 10:21:00 AM

Thank you so much Roy :)

Russell Sivey

Date: 8/23/2017 4:23:00 AM

Kindness can be such an easy thing to do sometimes, and it is so well received usually by others that it is often reciprocated right back to you, almost instantly! But what you don't see is the way it influences that other person to be kind to others after you were kind to them! I believe in kindness completely, to me it is easy...even to hard people...that just makes them think when you are kind to them! This is such an awesome poem I am filled with kindness! Awesome Work my friend Heidi!!

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/24/2017 10:21:00 AM

I just now see your comment on this poem Russell and I know by your actions here at soup that you understand this and offer kindness to others. Thank you for your thoughtful feedback on this :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/22/2017 12:32:00 PM

A good message of kindness in this poem, Heidi!

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/22/2017 5:49:00 PM

Thank you Vijay and happiness to you too! :)

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 8/22/2017 12:18:00 PM

I agree w/Frederic and Joseph. This poem made me feel happy instantly ... kindness is truly contagious. Your poem is a good contagion. Stellar write, dear friend. Love and peace.

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/22/2017 5:48:00 PM

Awesome Freddie. Well, the happiness is back at me, because I am so happy to hear this! Thank you! :)

Frederic Parker

Date: 8/22/2017 11:50:00 AM

put a smile on my face, just made my day brighter

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/22/2017 5:48:00 PM

Hi Frederic...well you just made my day too, that I could put a smile on your face and make your day brighter! Thank you! :)

Joseph May

Date: 8/22/2017 11:33:00 AM

Kindness is contagious too....lovely poem Heidi

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/22/2017 5:47:00 PM

Actually Joseph Kindness is absolutely contagious! Thank you for your comment :) Let's hope we can spread kindness around!