KIND. What does this conjure in your mind? Here I am to sort it out in mine. I had a different exciting word picked for this year, but then another word settled and chose me. A word I needed, and that word is KIND. I love kindness. I like kind people, but I don’t identify as KIND, and although I’m not cruel, I highly doubt KIND would be in the top 3 words used to describe me. (although how would I know?!) What is Fair, Right, Just…my brain understands these words better. But KIND? It sounds so meek and mild, and honestly, a little boring. I want to get behind KIND and explore its graces. I was highly grateful to read somewhere that “Kindness is Interesting”. That’s what I am looking for— ways that kindness will show itself to be interesting. Ways that will amaze even me. I am sure my family and friends could benefit by my kindness. And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. (Ephesians 4:32) I have been forgiven much and still kindness doesn’t come naturally. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. (Proverbs 31:26) I tend to say it like it is, which is definitely not always wisdom. Although I don’t intend to be mean, is this perceived as kindness by others? It’s good, I guess, to be not easily offended myself, but what if I have a great lack of empathy for others? The law of kindness. There are many laws. What is the law of kindness? And so my mind whirls…
AI Overview: The Law of Kindness is the idea that a person should speak words that are kind and beneficial to others. It is also known as the Law of Love.
It means that kindness should be the standard for how we speak, not an optional response.
It means that kindness should be a guiding principle in our lives, even when we are frustrated or angry.
It means that kindness is a way to enrich the lives of others.
It means that kindness is a way to demonstrate compassion and empathy.
It means that kindness is a way to relate to others.
So here I am, with intentions of cultivating more KINDness, by God’s grace. I want an open heart and an open mind to see the opportunities that I can be especially KIND.
How do you keep your WOTY top of mind? I now have a Stay Kind watch face and am dreaming up a KIND pillow project to plop on the couch. I've also seen some cool sweatshirts with the moniker…
Do you have a WOTY for 2025? What is the kindest thing someone has done for YOU? What is your favorite way to show kindness to OTHERS? I’d love to hear your take in the comments!
I love your WOTY!! You will enrich many lives!
Inspiring ✨