Does it really take any more time to be kind than it does to be a jerk?
Some would argue that being thoughtful and kind does take more time and effort than being thoughtless or rude. But I would disagree. When I am thoughtless or rude or short with people …it bothers me, it eats at me until I go back and make it right by apologizing or whatever it takes. And until I do that… I find myself replaying the situation over and over again sometimes with the intent to justify my lack of courtesy by horriblizing the other party.
As if somehow I can create a reason why it’s OK for me to treat someone, anyone with less respect, dignity or kindness than I am capable of ?! Even if they were rude or unkind first… choosing to mirror their poor behavior doesn’t accomplish any good thing. In fact its like wrestling with a pig and you can’t do that without getting muddy.
So even if you believe that kindness takes more time ….then I suggest that you take the time that it takes to do what’s right… so it will take less time to have to get cleaned up as you try to go back and make it right.
It’s cool to be kind…(isn’t that a song?)
Kirk
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