We have heard about the act of kindness, read stories and have been taught of being kind to others as a child. But as grown-ups, do we really practise it on other grown-ups as well? We often are kind to children or forgive them for their mistakes but do we act with kindness with a grown-up who also is human to make errors? Why does our ego or mind come into play when we have to forgive, accept or trust another adult who has by chance made a mistake?
Benevolence isn’t a common word that we hear often but it’s a timeless principle worth living. It boils down to how we treat each other. ”
BE THE FIRST TO OFFER IT”. Benevolence yields benefits, not in dollars and cents but in the heart.
Children are often examples of benevolence. When they see someone hungry, they share their sandwich. If someone is cold, they offer a blanket. When someone is hurting, they give hugs.
There is a belief that the person will act without self-interest and care for the interests of you. It is simply “THE DOING KIND” action and no obligation.