Power Of Kindness

Lately, I wonder about subtle motions that pass us by. Like when someone gives a soft smile while walking in the street, or when a distant friend pauses for a genuine talk instead of a hurried response. Even simple things like someone you met in the past remembering your name when you least expect it, these are the moments that quietly stay with us. These small human interactions stand out when we are so occupied living in a loud, fast and divided world. 

We live in a time when bad news occupies social media. One alarming headline of a war going on somewhere in the world is complemented by the same event elsewhere. Outrage and killings get more attention than empathy. It’s no surprise that cynicism is becoming our default setting. In this climate, kindness might seem a bit outdated, too soft, and too idealistic. But from what I’ve seen, nothing could be further from the truth. Kindness, when it’s real and without expectation, takes strength. It asks us to be patient when it’s easier to dismiss, to forgive when it's simpler to walk away, and to care when we're already stretched thin.

Kindness has a way of spreading in the simplest of forms. One considerate act of love and kindness often inspires another. A passenger offers their seat to the needy, and the next person does the same. These moments don’t make the news, but they quietly remind us that we’re not as disconnected as we sometimes feel. These acts of kindness are universal, physically or virtually. No matter the views or backgrounds, we all know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed, especially feeling unseen in this world. The impact of social media has made the feeling of connection better and always reminds us that we are not alone.

Kindness does not need to be grand. It can be as simple as paying attention to someone’s discomfort and being willing to listen to them without jumping in with a perspective.  The society has become competitive and is obsessed with productivity. But even just slowing down for someone else can feel surprisingly meaningful. Of course, it is not an easy job. We are also tired and busy in our personal lives. We all have our worries and burdens. But maybe that’s precisely when kindness is most powerful, when we choose to extend it even while carrying the weight of our own.

We don’t know what someone else might be going through. That one small gesture could mean more than we realise. Maybe it lifts their mood, or maybe it’s the thing that keeps them going just a little longer. And even if it doesn’t, we’ve still chosen to make the world a little less harsh. Kindness won’t fix deep-rooted injustices or erase inequality. But that doesn’t make it meaningless. More often than not, it’s the starting point, one that encourages empathy, patience, and mutual respect.

So, I’ve made it a point to lead with kindness, whether I’m at work, out in the city, or just at home. Not because it makes me feel good or earns praise, but because I believe it still matters. In small ways, it reminds us of who we are and who we can be. And when we offer kindness freely, it has a way of finding its way back.