THE IMPORTANCE OF KINDNESS

How Darrell Shows Compassion to His Doctors

What’s so fascinating about our lives is that we can go through the same scenario and have two entirely different experiences and emotions about the event. Our diverse backgrounds influence how we perceive what happens to us. Because of this, you never know what others are going through and how circumstances impact their lives. Likewise, you might be surprised by how a simple act of kindness can positively affect someone else.

Since we can never truly understand what others are going through, it’s always important to do the right thing, put our best foot forward, and show kindness to everyone we cross paths with. This can be as simple as holding the door open for someone, helping someone if they drop their belongings, or telling someone to have a great day. However, we should try to empathize with others’ situations and provide patience and guidance to everyone we meet.

Every day is a great opportunity to do something that matters — to be a force for good and uplift someone’s day. I know that someone today may need my assistance. Someone today may need my kindness. Even if I don’t see it, I know that making a positive connection with someone and being compassionate and kind can really help someone’s day and make a huge difference for them.

People are in a lot of pain right now. Maybe it’s physical, or they may have a medical condition. Maybe it’s mental and they’re going through a tough time in their life. Or maybe it’s spiritual, and they don’t know the worth of life or why they are here. That’s why I remind myself that whatever energy I give will impact other people, even when I don’t realize it.

When I really think about it, I feel the ultimate daily task is for all of us to be intentional and present. That way, we won’t take our days for granted, and we will show up better to serve - whether that’s helping a stranger to have a brighter day or me helping my doctors with their lab services.

And that’s what everyone needs from each other!