Small Kindness

When I was young, I remember hearing, “Make a name for yourself.” In other words, go accomplish something. Get a title, a following. Find a solution.

Over time, I’ve learned this philosophy toward life does not bring peace.

What does bring peace is small acts of kindness among untitled people: an encouraging word, shared prayer, a small donation, offering a hand.

No longer do I look for a savior leader or long to be one. Rather, I take comfort in realizing there are millions of acts of small kindness happening every day. Every hour. Every minute. Right now.