"A kind thought, word or action creates infinite ripples of caring, consideration, and peace."
~ Amy Leigh Mercree
During a recital at violin camp earlier this week, a woman I know wanted to take a video of her children's performance. As they were about to begin, she moved to the front of the auditorium and sat on the floor in the aisle to shoot the video.
Just as the woman was wondering how she would gracefully get up after the performance, another mother who was sitting in the front row motioned to an empty seat next to her and said, "Won't you be more comfortable up here?"
The woman I know accepted the offer and quickly sat down in the chair, which was infinitely more comfortable than the floor. As she sat there, it occurred to her that this simple act of kindness changed her view of the other mother, whom she had seen at camp for several years, but with whom she had never exchanged a word.
Kindness is funny that way. A single act, even a seemingly small one, can not only help us, but also make us rethink our perceptions of others.
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