Kindness

Y'all, this is my 16th year teaching, and I have noticed there is a lack of kindness among staff and students this year more than ever. AND it's not just my school!! I've heard it from my mom, people at the store, on the radio, and all kinds of places. So it got me to thinking. Why such a lack of kindness this year? 

Kindness is defined as the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. Being friendly simply means saying hello when you see someone in the hall. Being generous can be as small as sharing half of your Oreo! Being considerate can be showing grace without sarcastic comments to someone who is simply trying to help. 

There will always be excuses and pressures as to why it's not eastern be kind. Are there too many state tests? Yes. Are there too many end of year activities? Always. But, aren't we called to live in the present and not on a countdown? 

Don't get me wrong ~ I'm excited about summer break and looking forward to time off from school. I'm praying God leads me to the right job at the best school. But right now I'm called to be where I am and show love. So join me in pressing on and showing kindness by being friendly, generous, and considerate. I'd love to hear how and when you see it! ❤️❤️❤️