When it comes to anything in life, being kind and respectful is so important. This younger generation [ages 8 – 18 especially] are struggling with kindness. Whether it be in person or online, let’s work together to make a better impact in our corner of the world. Educating the kids and finding them good role models is vital.
Understanding the seed of disunity
As you know the opposite of disunity is unity…
There is so much disunity sown into this world nowadays…
It could be about race, gender, politics or much more, but we need to remember to stay calm and be gentle.
The media is the worst tool being used in this problem.
In the real world [in person] things are so different from what’s online.
So we have to be careful what we feed on and believe… In other words, be careful with your screen time and what other people say.
You can be misled if all you do is watch videos of people fighting or arguing.
There are people being used to get people angry with other groups, which is causing disunity.
Age and maturity
Another reason some kids are not as kind is simply their age and maturity…
If a child is not taught at home continuously [age 3 – adolescents] they will not become mature.
Middle school is probably the hardest time because many kids lose their
In high school and college people become more mature, but still haven’t developed their frontal lobe.
Adults have more experience and have been hurt before emotionally, so for the most part treat others the way they want to be treated…
Ages 26+ don’t care about looks and talent as much as kids do, therefore, they can connect for more important reasons.
How to know your identity
One reason for the increase in “mental health” is people do not know their identity.
What does the world/society say about you?
Now… think about what would “perfect love” call you?
Know and remember that you are perfectly and wonderfully made.
When you are strong in knowing who you are and that you are uniquely made for a purpose it’s hard to be knocked down emotionally.
Everyone struggles at times, but you have to know and believe you will get back up.
Life is full of ups and downs, so when you fall get back up.
Know in your head that you are going to get out of the low spots in life.
If you’re struggling with purpose, please know that there are people out there who need you.
Maybe it’s using the hard things you’ve been through to help others going through similar challenges.
Helping and serving people is something you can do no matter what…
So many things about you can change, but those things can’t.
“Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And, weak men create hard times.”
Being spoiled compared to past centuries
We [most people in today’s world] are all spoiled compared to everyone else in human history.
Imagine living in the 1800’s or before…
Nowadays, even homeless people have cell phones and middle class lives like millionaires.
Being thankful for what you have and not dwelling on the things you don’t have is medicine to the mind…
Humans always want more, therefore are not being thankful or remembering things could be worse.
Get wise council
Who in your life is teaching and encouraging you?
Hopefully you have at least one or two role models who are helping you grow.
People say we need to help those who do the same for you, but I think we should also help those who don’t offer anything to us.
It’s easy to help those who’ve helped us, but to really change a culture we need to switch the mindset of people who need help.
Get a few people older and more experienced to help you.
Also have peers and then even have 1 or more younger than you that you can mentor.
“Plans fail with lack of counsel, but with many advisors they succeed.”
Networking and money making opportunities
As young people grow up into adulthood there comes a time to work in the marketplace…
Whether this be you becoming an entrepreneur, nurse or engineer it helps to have connections.
If you show kindness to people in school growing up, there will be much more opportunity in the future.
I can’t tell you how much money I have made just from old friends either becoming clients, employees or referring other people to my business.
So it sounds like a selfish gain, but really it’s just a benefit to being nice – like we all should.
Lack of morality
môr′əl, mŏr′-
adjective
- Of or concerned with the judgment of right or wrong of human action and character.
- Teaching or exhibiting goodness or correctness of character and behavior.
- Conforming to standards of what is right or just in behavior; virtuous.
There is a big drop off in morality…
What is your thought on this: “Whatever is right for your life or works best for you is the only truth you can know,”
- About 75% of Millinials agree strongly or somewhat with the statement above.
- Where only 35% – 40% of elders agree
Where did this drop off in thinking come from?
Is this change in thinking a reason for the lack of kindness?
Creating a new culture of kindness
Our nations and world are losing their identity…
Back in the day it was a “help your neighbor’ type culture…
Now it’s a ‘dog eat dog’ or ‘crabs in a bucket’ mindset.
When I go about my day, whether in the city/downtown, suburbs or in the rural country areas the people overall do show kindness.
Of course from time to time we’ll all come across some rude people, but you never know what they’re going through.
Let us treat people with kindness regardless of how they act towards us.
A good example can change other people. One act of kindness can lead that person to being nice to the next people they see and it multiplies.
Let us be careful what we feed on during screen time and know that there is a seed of disunity out there that wants us to fight.
Be a world changer… Even if it’s just making a difference in your area.
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