I had to take a break from Kindness. Not from committing acts of kindness, but from consciously thinking about it. It's been an eye opener.
In general, I believe myself to have already made progress in being a kinder individual. Kindness that doesn't require thought.
Also, I've been in thought about the format of this blog. TJ told me that he and someone else were discussing my entries. They were concerned that someone might find my blog egotistical.
In the end, I don't care if people find it egotistical. This research isn't for others. However, the BLOG is written to inspire others to think about Kindness. If something I've done deters someone from being kind, then I'm not doing a very good job.
Therefore, I'm slightly changing the format of You Can't Take it With You.
But, if I may address the person mentioned above and his (or her) concerns.
The list of kindness is actually a joke. I'm not tallying every kindness I do. The list was just a conceit to hold together the blog.
Look for the new entries next week.
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Friday, October 2, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Kindness v. Courtesy
TJ brought up a good point today.
"What's the difference between kindness and courtesy," he asked via Twitter.
This opens the door to so many other questions.
Courtesy seems to me a sort of social obligation. It greases the wheels of society, as they say.
But courteous acts can still be done in the spirit of kindness. (They can also be done grudgingly, with complaints. This is something that I, personally, am guilty of.)
Maybe kindness isn't an action. Maybe it's an attitude. Maybe it's a way of being.
Acts of Kindness
21. Hung out with Robyn and K-San
22. Talking with Robyn (and trying to prod into her personal life.)
23. Complimented a girl's socks.
24. Told Josh about his change he left at the bar
25. Bought Hard Cider for me and James
26. Took Jeff to work
Acts of Kindness Done for Me
Robyn invited me to see a show with K-San
Neighbor at the job site came to check on me. Wanted to know if I needed anything.
James bought me a drink
Josh bought me a drink
Josh complimented my weight loss
My mom called to tell me about a place that is hiring
"What's the difference between kindness and courtesy," he asked via Twitter.
This opens the door to so many other questions.
Courtesy seems to me a sort of social obligation. It greases the wheels of society, as they say.
But courteous acts can still be done in the spirit of kindness. (They can also be done grudgingly, with complaints. This is something that I, personally, am guilty of.)
Maybe kindness isn't an action. Maybe it's an attitude. Maybe it's a way of being.
Acts of Kindness
21. Hung out with Robyn and K-San
22. Talking with Robyn (and trying to prod into her personal life.)
23. Complimented a girl's socks.
24. Told Josh about his change he left at the bar
25. Bought Hard Cider for me and James
26. Took Jeff to work
Acts of Kindness Done for Me
Robyn invited me to see a show with K-San
Neighbor at the job site came to check on me. Wanted to know if I needed anything.
James bought me a drink
Josh bought me a drink
Josh complimented my weight loss
My mom called to tell me about a place that is hiring
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