“Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see."
– Mark Twain
Be Kind Card Series by Zielsveel Design
When was the last time a total stranger did something or said something to you that made you feel good or thankful?
I have these guys at my local coffee place who inspired me to make my 'Be kind' card series. People you see and speak to every day, who you actually don't know, but who give you a smile, do the extra bit of service or have kind words on days you're not so well. Just because they are the way they are... Could be the bus driver who is always cheerfully welcoming you executively on an actually quite dull bus ride; the barista who knows exactly how you like your coffee; or the woman at the bakery around the corner, who always sneaks in another of your favourite pieces; the guy who ran after you when you forget your keys on the counter or the street musician who's music fills the air on springy days when your window is open and gives a whole neighbourhood this spirit you love.
Then there are also people who make you happy when you look at them; make you feel blessed; inspire you; or do so many of these tiny things which we maybe even take for granted.
There are certain things in life you can't simply say often enough. Everyone needs a bit of encouragement now & then. Everyone likes to feel appreciated. Everyone enjoys if someone notices, or cares.
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. Kindness is for free. Be kind.
And make others -and yourself- feel happy.
And make others -and yourself- feel happy.
