This week was the
anniversary of a tragic event in America, the repercussions of which reached
far beyond our shores. The children who were not even in school when this
happened are now seniors in high school and college freshman. As those of us,
who can remember clearly, remember and honor those who died in this and other
events that are part of who we Americans are, wonder how can we change the
world into a kinder and gentler place.
Can an act of kindness
really make a difference? We talk about it, we practice kindness every day, and
yet is it making a difference? The short answer is of course it is. The long
term answer we have to wait and see. Our mission at SPPRAK® is to change the
culture for our children, it is the reason for the SPPRAK® pack and why we want
people to share acts of kindness with us on our Facebook page.
As a nation America has been a welcoming
place, but due to the circumstances that has had to change. Unfortunate but
true. This makes our mission more important. Acts of kindness can change
people, your volunteering to serve your fellow man is not in vain.
While opening a door for someone, or buying
another person coffee may seem like trivial acts in the big scheme of things,
they really aren't. Because you don't know the effects that your kind actions
have on someone. Like the saying goes, be kind because everyone is fighting
some kind of battle themselves. Being kind isn't a Polly Anna activity, it is
meant to make other people feel they are important because they are.
Kindness should reach across all barriers and
shouldn't really have to diminish your beliefs, unless of course there are
issues with those in the first place. Kindness does not require you to lay
down, but to rise up and conqueror the unjust. Mother Teresa certainly did not
have monetary gains but she was one of the richest women to have ever lived,
simply because of her loving and kind spirit. She has effected millions with
this message.
Today is a day to be kind,
today is the day to change someone's life, to offer a hand up instead of
beating someone down. Think about your words, your life will be richer by
making someone else's life richer. Then share your story with us and our
followers on SPPRAK® Facebook page
