The Fundamentals of Kindness

There is much to learn in the cosmos about social interactions. No matter your reality, we take the small daily interactions in life for granted. The differences we can make by looking up from our palms, shooting a smile, complimenting, holding a door, or even helping someone with their groceries can lead to a new opportunity for conversation. Examples of these small interactions were once the supernova for human existence.

Technology's debut in society has dated the need for peer-to-peer communication in our surroundings. We have been conditioned to be antisocial and found comfort in being lazy through the instant gratification of electronics. The days of locating your friends by going house to house to see if bicycles are in the front yard are dead. Granted, most of my readers are adults; sadly, the same idea currently applies to children. There is only one solution to reemploy our instincts: to change our environment.

Taking the time to travel stimulates the mind and teaches us how to rely on others. It reinvigorates our need for social engagement. Traveling forces us to let our guard down and connect with life outside our contentment. Experiencing something different shows us how to renew our vows for human life and helps us restore faith in humanity. You do not necessarily need to navigate abroad; anything outside your comfort spurs new experiences and ideas.

Kindness is not just an action, it moves beyond the principle of being 'good-spirited'. We naturally protect ourselves with kindness when we immerse ourselves in the unknown. We inherently possess the quality of kindness, and because of this, human life begets friendliness. So when you are beyond your home today, let your hands hold more than your phone. Let your eyes fixate on the life surrounding you. Allow your mouth to move purposefully; act and be present.