For someone who likes to keep their heart elevated, kindness, whether to oneself or to others, is one act to adopt and embrace. At least that's how it works for me. When someone does a kind thing for me, such as offering to help or simply being nice, the feeling doesn't leave my mind. It stays there forever and keeps me in good spirits every time I remember the moment. Likewise, whenever I do something nice for someone, it keeps my heart excited, reminding me that I'm still human.
I don't know why the thought of mentioning this person keeps coming to mind as I write this article. There was a time I helped Zita (@zitalove) carry out a transaction on an exchange. I can't remember how much we transacted. It was just a normal thing I do for people around me, and I don't see it as a big deal as long as I have the time to help. After the transaction, she offered to tip me N2,000 or about N1,000. I was so shocked and couldn't believe it. That was the first time someone had approached me that way, and it only takes a kind heart to make such a gesture. I can't remember whether I accepted the money or returned half of it to her because it felt like too much. It's not as though I considered other people whom I've helped with similar transactions to be unkind because they didn't show monetary appreciation afterward. No, I simply saw her gesture as a pure act of kindness. The funny thing is that ever since then, I've always looked at her as someone who is naturally inclined to acts of kindness.
In my life, I have received countless acts of kindness from people, which is why I always make myself available to do the same for others, in a way that I won't even remember what I did for them. And it's not just centered on money. For example, there are primary and secondary school students in my area whose school uniforms I iron free of charge. It's not about the money; I simply took it upon myself to do that for them, and I love it whenever they come around with bags full of their school uniforms.
The show of kindness I will be engaging in this week?
Well, I don't have a specific one. It's part of me, and I always show kindness, even without knowing. So it's part of my daily life because I know that there are people I'll stretch out a hand of kindness to today, and I don't know how the situations are going to present themselves or who the people are going to be.
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