Kindness Is The Glue That Holds Communities Together
Jul 19, 2020
One of the best places to begin sharing kindness is within your own communities. It’s easier to reach out to people you already know. In addition, they’re more accessible since you encounter these folks on a regular basis. Remember, kindness is contagious. Once you begin setting a good example for those who know you, they just might pick up where you left off and continue the spreading of good deeds. Let me explain what I mean by “communities” and how you can become a kindness leader within your tribes.
Types of Communities
We often think of our community as being where we live, and this can definitely be the case. Your city or neighborhood is one community you belong to, but the term is much broader than just geography. At the heart of any community is its people. Any commonality that brings people together can be considered a tribe of some sort. This can be your work colleagues, your group of besties who gets together on a regular basis, your blood relatives, or some other group entirely. Perhaps your community revolves around a common interest such as sports or hobbies. It’s really all a matter of personal preference when it comes to defining the word.
Be a Kindness Leader
No matter how you define “community”, you can be a kindness leader within this group. As with any type of leader, this is the person who others look to for motivation and direction. By being a leader in the initiative to do good, you’re showing the people around you how it’s done. They’ll see you as the person who spreads good, positive vibes. They may even seek to emulate your example. After all, kindness is contagious. Remember?
Ways to Get Started
Getting started as a kindness leader within your communities is actually quite simple. It doesn’t have to be intimidating or overwhelming. All you have to do is show generosity to those you encounter throughout your groups, and people are bound to take notice. You can encourage others to get involved by sharing your stories of giving and how it makes you feel to give back. You can take it a step further by working to formally get others involved through volunteer efforts. Set up a fundraiser for a friend within your tribe. Organize a volunteer effort among your pals for a cause of common interest to everyone. You’ll soon see folks want to engage in their own acts of kindness.
Doing good within your communities brings people together. Performing acts of kindness within your groups and encouraging others to do the same will benefit you all in a number of ways. You’ll build bonds while helping others.
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