Hello everyone...
Today I'm going to share with you an excerpt from Peggy McColl's book "Your Destiny Switch":
Kindness
When you turn up the volume on your kindness, you feel good, making it easier for the people around you to choose to feel kind in return. You radiate a joy and compassion that's infectious. You connect to your creativity and find clever ways to express your wonderful feeling of kindness.
Not all people will allow themselves to be lifted up by your consideration, but you can enjoy how delightful it feels to be kind, regardless. Watch how skilled flight attendants will deal with angry passengers who've just been told their plane is late without being given a reason. If they access their feelings of kindness and sympathy, they can say that they're really sorry for the delay and will try to get more information as soon as possible and then they'll do so, because they genuinely feel kindness toward their passengers.
Many people think that in the corporate world the only way to get ahead is to be a jerk, but that's simply not true. There are many kind people who rise up the corporate ladder, build successful businesses, and make good money. They treat their clients, customers, employees, and colleagues well; and in return, they receive positive feelings and loyalty.
Any form of service or charitable work is an act of kindness that helps you achieve your destiny because you're helping others achieve theirs. Sharing your wealth, whether it's money or time, with someone who's less fortunate connects you to your positive feelings. When you give, let go of expectations. Be fair and generous without calculating what you'll get in return, which creates a feeling of want. There's an old saying: "Cast your bread upon the waters and it will return a thousandfold." Giving from your heart with kindness will always reap a reward for you: joy.
I came across this excerpt today and I thought it was well worth sharing! I particularly like the concept of letting go of expectations when you give -- to me that is true giving.
I'd love to know what you think about this piece... you can share your thoughts by posting a comment. It would be great to hear from you.
Warm wishes
Jeanne
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