Every day there are random and senseless acts of violence taking place. In my experience, it used to be that those random and senseless acts of violence were simply unkind things that I said to myself. In my choice to be loving towards myself, I discovered the kindness is an expression of Love.
The Dalai Lama has said “My religion is kindness.” It is a commitment to Love that he’s affirming.
Sometimes, all that’s needed to turn a violent thought or experience into a peaceful one is a little bit of kindness. Pure and simple, kindness is not always easy to produce. I learned to be intentional about being kind and gentle. How much easier it is to meet anger with anger, hurt with hurt than to “turn the other cheek,” and offer the kindness of understanding? In truth, it’s not easier at all.
Turning the other cheek doesn’t mean giving someone who has been hurtful the opportunity to do it again. It means not responding in kind. The Apostle Paul wrote: “Clothe yourself with compassion, and kindness, and gentleness, and patience before each other and forgive whatever grievance you may have with one another.”
Today I commit myself to participating in the world with an intention of kindness. I announce my commitment by performing three acts of kindness today, and at least one of them is for myself. I stop myself from saying hurtful things to myself and instead find a word of kindness. As I practice doing this with myself I’ll be able to extend it to others. Just think how much a few kind words can mean!
My spiritual practice is a living practice of kindness, gentleness, compassion and Love. I AM a healing presence in the world.
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