Kindness?

Kindness?

When is kindness taught?

I see a lot of little kid things based on kindness. Sesame Street has a song. There is now a hug me Elmo.  It is very nice that we want to teach kids to be kind, but what about the adults?  Shouldn't this be something that is taught from the top down? Where do you find kindness in each day?

 I recall hearing; “Don’t mistake my kindness for weakness.”  Are kind people viewed as weak?  Is it better to be a bully?  Do bullies get ahead in life while kind people are kicked around?  Are kind people seen as gullible and venerable?  Do many people fake kindness to get what they want?  

There needs to be a balance and awareness for all people face conflict at some point in life and conflict can be very cruel.  Some people want to believe that if you do good you will get good. Have you tired that one? You can be sure many people will take advantage of you.   One can be kind, but one must also be wise, for always there will be snakes in the grass.