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Few kids today are taught the value of empathy. It seems so hard for people to have compassion toward others and to actually understand what they are going through.
I was raised in a very loving family. As a child I was taught to put others before myself. We were always told to go out of our way to make someone else happy. My mom would tell me to say at least one kind word to someone every day. I will admit that it wasn't always very easy to do. But as soon as you see the look of gratitude in that person's eyes you just want to do as much as you possibly can.
I had an experience with a guy that I knew where people were always making fun of him. He was the guy that everyone liked to pick on. Because he was home taught, the only people he knew were the ones that he went to church with. Even there I would see people being mean to him. Every time I saw that happening I knew in my heart that it was wrong. From that moment on I decided I would make an effort to be his friend. I started taking him places with me and introducing him to people. I could tell by just doing that I was making him so happy. And I loved the fact that I was really making a difference in his life. For a while people were giving me a bad time for hanging around him. But it didn't matter to me, because I knew that what I was doing was right.
After a while I realized that he wasn't the kind of person everybody thought he was. And I was lucky to have him as a friend. And to this day we are still really good friends. People have almost completely stopped making fun of him. But the weird thing is that he never changed. What had changed was the hearts of others around him.
From this experience I've learned to be more loving and to show a little more empathy toward other people. What I did for my friend was so easy to do. And at the same time I had a lot of fun. I could only hope that others would start following my example. Before you start judging someone try to find out who he or she really is. You might be surprised. I want to make it a goal for everyone to say a kind word to someone else at least once a day. I can promise you that it will be the best feeling you ever get, knowing that one word could make someone's day a little brighter.
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Your story is very inspiring. I hope we can all do the same and stop bullying just as you have! Thank you for being such a great friend, I hope I can do the same!
Posted over 3 years ago by Austin L. from Ontario
It's the few in society who stand out from the crowd and stand up to good ideals that bring change in the world. We all need compassion regardless of our state in life. Your kindness is highly appreciated and thanks for being a fine example to all of us.
Posted almost 4 years ago by Norman from Nairobi, Kenya
Thanks for the thoughts of putting smiles on someone's face everyday, it's a good idea!
Posted about 4 years ago by Samuel E. from Lagos, Nigeria
Thank you for sharing your story, I could not agree with you more! Kind words have the power to make you happy and make everyone who surrounds you happy too...
Posted about 4 years ago by Daniel F. from Mexico
You have a good mother. Not every one's says the same thing! You have also learned and practiced the right thing! Thanks for this eye-opener!
Posted over 4 years ago by Geethika S. from Chennai, India
Indeed an awesome story. In today's world where competition is the buzz word, who has time to think of saying kind words. We are more interested in making businesses perfect. In the pursuit, the only thing done is to curse if there are mistakes or delay. Perfectionism is myth. Lets start accepting people as people.
Posted over 4 years ago by Steve from China
Thank you for the beautiful inspiration and the reminder that being kind to others is what makes me feel best in life. There is no "thing" I could ever have that feels better than that look I see in another's face when I'm kind. As I recently read Kurt Vonnegut said "There's only one rule that I know of: You've got to be kind"
Posted over 4 years ago by Ilene S. from Los Angeles, California USA
Wow need we say more. That was great.
Posted over 4 years ago by Brenda O. from Kenya
I work in an Alzheimer Unit and am always looking for short stories to read to the residents. This is a lovely story to pass on to them. Thank you for sharing it. BJ
Posted over 4 years ago by Betty Jane T from Jacksonville, FL
What a wonderful story! I teach second graders and plan to read and discuss this story with them. Thank you for sharing it.
Posted over 4 years ago by Ann H. from Hatboro, PA
I think we are guilty not only towards the others but also towards ourselves. We must appreciate our own souls from time to time, strange but true...try it!
Posted over 4 years ago by Reema from Palestine
It is an enlightened story that comes from the writer. I hope a lot of people will read this short story.
Posted over 4 years ago by Mel,S. from Philippines
It reminds me of my youth service encounter with a guy. Indeed, kind words are wonderful and can do wonders to a depressed and lonely heart...can motivate one to a better level.
Posted over 4 years ago by Joan, N. from Nigeria
It is really superb, I only teased everybody and find out mistakes, but after reading this story, I am ashamed of myself. I better change completely.
Posted over 4 years ago by Girish P. from Bangalore, India
A heartfelt thanks for sharing your nice story...
Posted over 4 years ago by Mae B. from Philippines
What a shame this is not done everyday, not because we need to, but because it is built into us from a young child, everyone is Beautiful, in their own way, as the song says
Posted over 4 years ago by Tues S from Aust
kind words are comparable to little seasonings in food to taste better.
Posted over 4 years ago by Gill from Kenya
A truly heart-warming tale..
The world is a better place with like-minded people in it who have attained this higher plane of humanity.
Posted over 4 years ago by Shale S from Mossel Bay, South Africa
Thank you for your story. We need more people like you in the world.
Posted almost 5 years ago by suhani from sri lanka
thank you...
Posted almost 5 years ago by emily p. from loucust grove, oklahoma