Free Essays on Kindness

  1. Kindness

    the community, the number of ways to pass along kindness is endless. Many underestimate the little things in life “ which actually end of being extremely valuable. I would like to share with you all this evening some examples of random acts of kindness, how they affect others as well as yourself, and...

  2. kindness is treated as our weakness

    Kindness is treated as our weakness. Human nature being what it is, it is my guess that most of us at one time or another have made the honest mistake of equating kindness with weakness. In the kind person we may see someone who can be manipulated or swayed by excuses, someone who will fall for 'any...

  3. Random Act of Kindness

    in Random Acts of Kindness. I teach classes on Angels and incorporate Random Acts of Kindness as part of the curriculum in becoming an angel on earth. I try to illustrate for my students that acts of kindness don't have to be inconvenient, costly or time consuming. Making kindness a part of your everyday...

  4. Random Acts of Kindness

    http://www.boredpanda.com/random-acts-of-kindness/ vending machine idea, is it that hard to do? The thing that most high school kids are scared about is being left out and Day North Carolina teen Kelsey Baker was looking forward to her very first prom, but she was left heartbroken when the upperclassman...

  5. Random Acts of Kindness

    Random Acts of Kindness, My experience * On my way to work on a dreary rainy day I stopped at a local gas...

  6. Novel Review: a Complicated Kindness by Nomi

    In the novel A Complicated Kindness, the narrator, Nomi, tells us that endings are difficult for her. Let us try to explain how Nomi’s relationship with whom she loves ended and suggest why ending the story is difficult for her. Tash & Trudie: Her sister, Tash, becomes an atheist and runs off with...

  7. Annotated Biblioagraphy

    Annotated Bibliography Kindness Barbara L. Fredrickson, et al. "Happy People Become Happier Through Kindness: A Counting Kindnesses Intervention." Journal of Happiness Studies 7.3 (2006): 361-375. (EBSCOhost) A study conducted between happy people and less happy people have shown drastic differences...

  8. research paper

    violence, reason behind bullying, and why bullying should be important to "us." This paper will cover the article's Hidden Causes of Violence, the Kindness Campaign, and Parental Neglect and Emotional Abandonment of Our Children. Weinhold wants to examine the hidden elements of the culture of violence...

  9. UOP PSY 490 Week 4 Individual Pay it Forward

    assignmentcloud.com/PSY-490/PSY-490-Week-4-Individual-Pay-it-Forward For more classes visit http://www.assignmentcloud.com Perform an anonymous act of kindness. Examples include helping someone carry groceries, paying for a stranger’s coffee, donating time or money to a cause you believe in, and so forth...

  10. friend

    just as they are,chaff and grain together;certain that a faithful hand will take and sift them,keep what's worth keeping,and then with the breath of kindness blow the rest awaysift them,keep what's wortBut oh!the blessing it is to have a friend to whom one can speak fearlessly on any subject;with whom one's...

  11. Thank-You Ma'M

    Even though he didn't think about what he was doing, the lady tries to teach him how to treat others the way he would like to be treated. Showing kindness can help others when Mrs. Jones wants the boy to wash his dirty face, but she helps him instead. On page 19, the lady said then it will be washed...

  12. Against All Gods, Six Polemics on Religion and an Essay on Kindness

    oberon masters series A C Grayling AGAINST ALL GODS Six Polemics on Religion and an Essay on Kindness oberon books london First published in 2007 by Oberon Books Ltd 521 Caledonian Road, London N7 9RH Tel: 020 7607 3637 / Fax: 020 7607 3629 e-mail: info@oberonbooks.com www.oberonbooks...

  13. Sunjata Paper

    being kind and brave guide him into becoming king. As a result of his kindness, Sunjata gets closer to defeating the beast. First, he gives the two white kola nuts to the blind old man. The old man says, “...your kindness to me will bring you good fortune. You will do what the most powerful...

  14. Obedience to parents

    him. Most of all, they pray that their child will grow up to be successful and happy in this life and in the Hereafter. Returning the Love and Kindness of Parents Parents feel very happy if their son or daughter is kind, polite, helpful and obedient. If their child is rude, disobedient or lazy...

  15. Street of Riches

    There is no doubt that there is tension between Christine and her father. However, although Papa’s words make him a detestable character, his acts of kindness and love also make him a likeable character. For example, Papa calls Christine “child” when she refuses to answer to “Petite Misere”. In doing so...

  16. random quort

    I've worn them at least five years. [info][add][mail]Samuel Goldwyn (1882 - 1974) Perhaps better we not obscure the idea that happiness and misery, kindness and greed, and good works and bad deeds are within the capacities of us all, not merely a select few. [info][add][mail]David P. Mikkelson, snopes...

  17. The O'Er Vaulting Ambition

    convinces Macbeth to act. Upon reading Macbeth's letter, she starts to change, becoming evil since she feels Macbeth is "too full of the milk of human kindness" . To combat this, she must "pour [her] spirits in [Macbeth's] ear" as one would pour poison. In her famous invocation to the darker powers she asks...

  18. Perceptions in to Kill a Mockingbird

    he hadn’t come out of his house in a long time so the kids didn’t have any reason to believe the rumors were not true. With many acts of anonymous kindness the children came to realize that Boo is very caring. In the midst of a cold night that Scout and her brother spent outside watching a neighborhood...

  19. Different Quotes

    there is a light from within. - Elizabeth Kübler-Ross. 3. For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone. Audrey Hepburn 4. Character contributes to beauty. It fortifies a woman as her...

  20. The Bustan

    at sea and had never experienced the inconvenience of the vessel; he began to cry and to tremble to such a degree that he could not be pacified by kindness, so that at last the king became displeased, as the matter could not be remedied. In the boat there happened to be a philosopher, who said “With...

  21. Because I Could Not Stop for Death 4

    intimidating, but rather a friendly guide to eternity. The speaker feels no fear when Death picks her up in his carriage; she just sees it as an act of kindness, as she was too busy to find time for him. It is emphasized in the first stanza that the carriage holds just the two of them. This leads the speaker...

  22. Living a Life of Happiness and Contentment

    they would be filled with joy and gratefulness. That first act of kindness was the start to the many acts of kindness she would perform. Amélie chose to do these things anonymously however, which suggests that these random acts of kindness were performed in order to generate a feeling of self happiness...

  23. STUDENT

    Theory of Human Caring/Caring Science The Core Priniciples/Practices: Evolving From Carative to Caritas (Watson, 2008, p. 34)  Practice of loving-kindness and equanimity  Authentic presence: enabling deep belief of other (patient, colleague, family, etc.)  Cultivation of one’s own spiritual practice...

  24. Cinderella

    the outer beauty of the girl, for he did not physically see the difference when she was switched with her step sister. It was her beauty being the kindness and tender nature are the qualities which differentiates herself from the harsh contrasting nature of her stepsisters. This same moral was later...

  25. Being a Mother

    four years of life is when manners and kindness are hardwired into a person. Children are sponges at this age and absorb and retain information that will mold them into the person they will be. If you don’t hug, show love, use manners and treat others with kindness, how do you expect your child to do so...

  26. Good vs Evil

    combination of good and bad qualities. Some people who behave violently and without empathy can sometimes be rehabilitated and eventually display kindness and positivity. Rather than it being an internal quality, most negative behavior can be attributed to an abusive childhood or “social learning” from...

  27. Values: What Has Happened to Our Society?

    forth by human institution in accordance with divine approval and guidance. Some of these moral values are respect for self and others, integrity, kindness and honesty. According to Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot, professor of education at Harvard University that, “Lack of respect-it's been cited as a root...

  28. Justice Versus Mercy

    actions. Let’s look at mercy as a virtue. Some say that mercy is the foundation to civilized society. That without mercy, society will not know kindness, people will be fearful of making mistakes, and everyone makes mistakes. Mercy gives people a second chance a veritable ‘redo’ if you will. Without...

  29. Heroes of Cinema

    dishonesty and that is not a true hero, because love is a strong feeling we should cherish and never take advantage. Compassion is showing love and kindness to individuals who are suffering or in misfortunes. For instance, a soldier running through a battlefield to save two small children is an act of...

  30. Mongolia

    I remember what an impact this teacher had on my life. Always willing to to go that extra mile for us. Mrs hodge is my favorite teacher due to the kindness she shows toward her students. Mrs. Hodge is one of the nicest people I have ever met in my life. She has always been kind to me whether I meet...

  31. MR. BERNIE

    to admire things that they want. For example, if you want to be beautiful you will respect beauty. If you respect women, you will treat them with kindness and love. What we want tells a lot about who we are. And, of course, in modern society money is coveted and admired by all. The reason for respect...

  32. Our Challenge for Us Today

    OUR CHALLENGE FOR US TODAY Today we come before you Lord, giving thanks for your kindness, love and mercy; you have been so good to us, in the name of your beloved son, Jesus Christ. In the same way the people of Israel were challenged yesterday to be God’s people, we are as well. We...

  33. Old Testament

    evening of work and gave her the grains and the food that she could not finishes eating at meal time. Ruth told her mother-in-law of the man that notice kindness in her to let her do this. Ruth mother-in-law told her that Boaz was close of kind. Ruth mother-in-law told her it will be good for her to go with...

  34. A Christmas Carol Book Report

    bustling Cratchit family prepare a miniature feast in its meager home. He discovers Bob Cratchit's crippled son, Tiny Tim, a courageous boy whose kindness and humility warms Scrooge's heart. The specter then zips Scrooge to his nephew's to witness the Christmas party. Scrooge finds the gathering delightful...

  35. Families and War

    second article reaches out to community members to offer the simplest of kindness to military families whether it’s cooking a meal, picking up a child from school, giving a gift or being a mentor. It shows how one simple act of kindness can lift spirits, relieves stress and gives the individual a stronger...

  36. Henry Clerval

    amiable character and one that Victor thinks very highly of. Clerval is thought to be “perfectly humane, so thoughtful in his generosity, so full of kindness and tenderness amidst his passion" In the novel almost being described as the opposite of Victor himself. Clerval is perceptive and quick to empathise...

  37. Shakespeare the Merchant of Venice

    there is much kindness in the Jew.”# Antonio showed courage because, he helped his friend Bassanio even though he knew he would be putting his flesh at stake. However, Shylock, did not show courage, because unlike Antonio, he did not put his reputation out for public display. “ This kindness will I show...

  38. My English Oral

    othersHandling DifficultTask with courage MORAL VALUES Determination Discretion and Loyalty Perseverance is Compassion consideration the key to and kindness for others success CLIMAX The spirit, the late Miss Broome, types out threatening words to Lucy. Lucy declares war and fights back with rapid typing...

  39. My Paper

    workhouses. He has a particular distaste for the merriment of Christmas; his single act of kindness is to give his clerk, Bob Cratchit, the day off with pay. Done more as a result of social mores than kindness, Scrooge sees the practice akin to having his pocket picked on an annual basis. After introducing...

  40. Fredrick Douglass

    left the plantation I was working on and went to live in Baltimore with Hugh Auld, my master’s brother in law (24). I remember being shocked by the kindness I received from his wife, Sophia Auld (28). She even went as far as to start teaching me the alphabet until her husband found out and forbade it (28)...

  41. Peace Begins with a Smile

    Some made fun, some ignored, all of them disrespected, but eventually they admired. I always believed that there is kindness in every person, sometimes it’s just a tiny sparkle of kindness and I guess that sparkle was what I was looking for so closely, hoping to make them open their eyes and start caring...

  42. Character Analysis

    anything that wouldn’t stir up trouble. Like for example, she would pray, use kindness, or report it to an authority, but she never fed into the students game. The most effective way that Melba fought back was through kindness. Like if they called her a name or hit her she would just smile and tell them...

  43. Amelie Project

    Amelie Project I believe that kindness is one of the most important human characteristics. When the holiday season comes around people do random acts of kindness more and more because there realize how much they have and how little others have. During last 2009 Christmas me and my family wanted...

  44. Inheritance

    for George to kill Lennie as he killed him not with anger and revenge in his heart, but kindness and caring for him, knowing that he would be better off in the world that awaited him. In the end, acts of kindness are many varied. Though what George did to Lennie may not seem a kind thing to do, he...

  45. Cause of slavery

    and Burch, William Ford is a kind man. He treats slaves as a human. That’s why Ford received trust and respect from Solomon and other slaves. His kindness is the matter of character more than the matter of understanding what slavery is. In other words, Ford as the most of Americans in that particular...

  46. The Grapes of Wrath - Paper

    cruelty in a forlorn world, opportunities to display kindness and generosity that create value to the human life exist. The story of the waitress, Mae, who at first brushes away the farmer and his two boys who want some bread is an example of the kindness that is brought out during this time. After Mae brushes...

  47. Chocolat

    the villagers. Vianne lets Josephine stay in her home and teaches her the art of making chocolate. In the third act, Vianne offers a similar act of kindness towards some gypsies who come to the town. The mayor becomes increasingly frustrated, breaks into the shop and attempts to destroy the chocolate Vianne...

  48. Everyone Is Beautiful in Their Own Way

    attracted to what is on the inside, such as feelings, emotions, and one’s passions. One’s inner beauty describes the true person they really are. Kindness, honesty, love, and faithfulness are all essential in one’s inner beauty. The way one carries himself shows how they he or she lives his or her life...

  49. Cinderella: Brother’s Grimm vs. Walt Disney

    they have black hearts. They abuse Cinderella constantly and her father just allows this absurdity to go on, he just remains silent. Cinderella’s kindness in this story is not based on some false hope of a ‘dream come true’ it’s based on her commitment and devotion to her mother and God. Her step sister’s...

  50. What Does It Mean to Be a Christian?

    thing as a Christian who does not love his brothers and sisters in Christ. And Christians treat non-Christians—even those who persecute them—with kindness and generosity. In this they imitate God their Father, who gives even His enemies good things. We are taught about the preferential option for...

  51. Theme of Power in Macbeth

    nature; It is too full o’ th’ milk of human kindness. This quote reinforces the fact that Macbeth’s former actions must have shown evidence of virtue and nobility. However, when Macbeth is faced with such fantastic promises of royalty and power, his kindness is blinded by the “seeling night” and thus...

  52. Cinderella: Critique

    death bed Cinderella’s mother said, “Always be a good girl, and I will look down from heaven and watch over you” (Grimm). Because of Cinderella’s kindness and goodness her wishes were always granted. In the fairy tale Cinderella always ran to the tree when she had no one. This teaches, in reality, children...

  53. HU4640

    excellence or other exemplary quality considered meritorious; a worthy practice or ideal” (pg. 62). Virtue examples include trust, gratitude, service, kindness, compassion, courage, contentment, humility, love, loyalty, faithfulness, forgiveness, hope, joyfulness, wisdom, and discipline. Virtue Ethics...

  54. The more you see is alive

    troubled by his conscience and loyalty, though at the same time ambitious lady Macbeth states that her husband is “too full o’ th’ Milk of Humane kindness”(pg1.5.16), and not cruel enough to fulfil his ambitions and seize the power the witches predicted as his future. . Lady Macbeth's support of motivating...

  55. American Dream

    full of hate and violence our human kindness for one another would be tarnished, and this is why the American Dream must be the way it is. If it was too far to either side it would disrupt the balance of the world and change humans from understanding human kindness. The reactions to either of these...

  56. What does it mean to be a christian

    thing as a Christian who does not love his brothers and sisters in Christ. And Christians treat non-Christians—even those who persecute them—with kindness and generosity. In this, they imitate God their Father, who gives even His enemies good things. We are taught about the preferential option for the...

  57. ‘Blanche deludes herself throughout the play’. Using an examination of the end of scene five as a starting point, explore William’s presentation of Blanche.

    mind unhinges”. As she is being taken from Elysian Fields, her beautiful dream, Blanche says “whoever you are - I have always depended on the kindness of strangers”. Blanche’s dependence on strangers for self-fulfillment has led her to the position she is in by the end of the play. Blanche’s inability...

  58. what it means to be civilized

    on how you treat other people that you don't actually know. In any kind of community that general attitude and how you treat people should be with kindness and respect however as time goes on civilization changes technology changes, and the people's attitudes towards one another changes to as well. While...

  59. Maus

    depended predominantly on the kindness and resourcefulness of others. Before Auschwitz, she was almost completely dependent upon Vladek's ability to find food and shelter, and when she was separated from her husband in the concentration camps, she survived largely due to the kindness of her supervisor, Mancie...

  60. Belonging Essay (The Simple GIft)

    This shattered Huo’s sense of belonging and caused him to exile himself. This idea is reinforced many times during the Simple Gift. Friendship, kindness, generosity and understanding are the key elements that tie the friendship of Billy, Old Bill and Caitlin together. Caitlin didn’t judge Billy when...