Want of Kindness
This is just a very short piece that came to me while reading some of the fabulous posts here this afternoon. I have been busy and had to make the time. Awhile ago, a friend of mine was going through a difficult period, and we were discussing the state of the world, immovable people, and knowing we couldn't change anything single-handedly, even if we had the answers. I said, "What is it you want the most?" and she said, "In these times, just basic kindness." Neither of us thought it existed anymore in the world. It was amazing because I realised this is what the Abbey and surrounds are like. It's got goodwill locked into the foundations...
copyright Monika Roleff 2006.
posted by Imogen Crest @ 9:43 PM
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What is it I want most? I'd have to agree with your friend. When it comes down to it I'd have to say kindness too.
Such a simple word and a simple thing and it is indeed so hard to find.
Anita Marie
Cheers, Anita Marie;-)
A simple act of kindness can change your whole day and your perspective - when we were in Chinatown, my son-in-law was manoevering the pram down a flight of steps while my daughter and I were marshalling the other grandchildren. Suddenly a well dressed yuppie girl rushed past us down the steps. Seemed like typical city person impatience - except that she suddenly turned round, gave us a dazzling smile and grabbed the other end of the pram.
A moment of kindness shines like a good deed in a naughty world and reminded us not to judge too quickly.
Thanks Ladies
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Tren
What Great post! It certainly makes you think. The Abbey is a wonderful place to contemplate such questions. I hope to visit oftern and learn much.
Susan Preston
The pic is an Ash tree, White Ash I think. Sorry I didn't label it. I am amazed people think the same the world over. Pretty cool stuff.
I have always felt that it is just a little kindness that we each need. A random act of kindness can make such a difference to our day.
I once read in the daily paper a letter from a woman thanking an anonymous person who handed her a train ticket with time left on it. It was a spontaneous act, but the woman said she didn't have any change and was in a really big hurry, and was just amazed that this gesture happened out of the blue, at the right time.
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