Kindness is Beautiful

I don’t know about you, but to me, these days it can feel as though kindness has been thrown out the window. Everywhere we turn, there are arguments and disagreements over petty things. Simple things like a genuine smile, a word of encouragement, or even just giving someone room to walk by in the aisle of the grocery store seem to be asking too much. We seem to be in a society consumed with self.

Scripture on Kindness

I agree with showing kindness to ourselves. However, I don’t believe that we should be self-consumed. In Proverbs 21:21 we are told, “Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.” We also see kindness listed as a fruit of the Spirit in Galatians and God’s lovingkindness toward us displayed throughout Scripture.

We Need Kindness

Kindness is needed in our world. How does it make you feel when someone shows kindness to you? It is amazing how a single act of showing someone that you care can make a huge difference. Lives have been saved through the act of kindness. Let’s praise God today for His kindness toward us, but let’s also spread the beauty of kindness to someone else.

Kindness Impacted by Self-care

Showing kindness to ourselves in the form of self-care can help us have the energy and mental strength to spread kindness to others. Here is a workout suggestion that is great for taking care of our core.

Standing Stretches and Exercise Ideas for Core Strength

Warm up

Chin to chest and then slowly alternate looking to the sky
Slowly drop 1 ear to the shoulder, hold for 30 seconds and then switch to the opposite side
Shoulder rolls forward and then backwards
Arm Circles forward and backwards
Slow torso twists from side to side
Hip Circles
Knee Lifts
Butt Kicks (Quad Stretch)
Toe Raises (Calf Stretch)

Core Focused Exercises