“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” ~Leo Buscaglia
When recently have you experienced an act of kindness from someone that transformed your day? How do you feel right now as you remember that experience?
It is remarkable how an act of kindness can have such a powerful effect and reconnect us with our truth. An unexpected act of kindness is like a mirror reflecting back our own value and worth and may come just when we need it most if we allow ourselves to receive it.
So many of us walk through our days not owning our true worth. Sometimes it is because we hold beliefs that undermine our ability to acknowledge our own value. Other times we may listen to thoughts that reinforce our not feeling good enough and this negative thinking can drain away our confidence and belief in ourselves.
Sometimes having others reflect our goodness through an act of kindness can help us reclaim the truth of our inherent value and worth.
“Kind words are jewels that live in the heart and soul and remain as blessed memories years after they have been spoken.” ~Marvea Johnson
Having kind words to replace the negative messages we give ourselves is critical to rebuilding our belief in ourselves. Receiving a random act of kindness from someone can connect us to the present moment and remind us of the goodness in ourselves, and the world. And knowing that our kind words can be powerful messengers to others can inspire us to take the time to share them!
“People may forget what you said, and people may forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” ~unknown
As part of the practice of nurturing ourselves, I invite you to reflect on the following questions:
- What act of kindness was shared with you that transformed your day?
- What kind words can you use to affirm your own worth and the worth of others?
- What difference could you make on this planet if you owned your true worth?
- How can you spread more love and kindness in the world?
As Marianne Williamson reminds us, “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us…. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
May you reclaim your own true worth by giving and receiving acts of kindness and may you nurture peace in the world from the inside out!
