There’s Got to be Rhythm: Be Kind

           Maybe I’m the happy optimist, but I really think that most folks have a kindness streak in them, and that most of those most actually do things of a kind nature every once in a while.  It makes us feel good to do kind things doesn’t it?  That said, I also believe that when it comes to us men it’s a little bit more difficult to let that kindness show through our crusty facades.  And, that’s a problem.

If we really want to get that good rhythm in our lives, men have to realize how much they appreciate acts of kindness toward them, especially very unexpected acts of kindness—the ones that come out of nowhere.  We not only have to realize that, but then we have to make the determination to be kind ourselves toward others.  And, to fully experience getting that rhythm into our lives don’t you think we must, absolutely must, bring it to the next level?

·                     We need to be intentional in our kindness, not just responsive.

·                     We need to be radical in our kindness, not just routine.

·                     We need to be diligent in seeing kindness opportunities.

·                     We need to be very humble in our kindness efforts.

Nothing we as men can do will have more impact on our spouses, children, friends, associates, and strangers than our becoming kind men.  By being naturally kind, we will be emulating one of the most commonly recognized traits of Christ.  We will automatically become more other-focused, and it will become more routine with each passing day.  It will become a large part of the good rhythm of our lives.

Bottom Line Thought:  Are you kind, or are you crazy kind?  Do you wait for opportunities to be kind, or do you go out of your way to look for them?  Is your kindness a part of your façade, or is it genuine?