Kindness
One of the magnificent means of reaching across space and time with the main aim of touching the lives of people is through performing random acts of kindness. Making public and educating individuals on the importance of kindness certainly makes the world a better place. In each stride course of expanding knowledge there exists a chance to go deeper; to discover more about the capabilities of our divine nature. This is similar to kindness. Acts of kindness are actually not hard to perform. A motive is established, and you do it. It makes one feel very good (Random Acts of Kindness, n.d.).
Personal Encounter
Personally, I believe that there is nothing more fulfilling than doing a pleasant thing for another person. Just a few weeks ago I was at the corner store, and there was a woman standing ahead of me in line. When she was requested by the cashier to pay $38.00 she appeared to be very confused. She just had approximately $5.00 inside her wallet, and she started crying. The cashier became quite irritated with her and informed her that she could not purchase those things since she did not have sufficient funds. I told the cashier not to worry about the issue and that I would actually top up the difference that existed. I was given a funny look by the cashier; however, I really sympathized...
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