Dear Delia,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You are truly one of the kindest people I know. Before you scoff, though, let me explain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes we think of kindness as a weakness. You’re not weak. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes we think of kindness as pandering. You don’t pander.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes we think of kindness as assuming we know better than others. You never assume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your kindness is full of compassion and empathy. Your kindness starts with listening, with seeing, with trusting others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I watch as you talk to others, listen to them, seek first to understand, and then look for opportunities to care with kindness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You trust all those you interact with, too. You trust they know what’s best for them. Your unassuming kindness allows people to trust you, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your kindness also holds strong boundaries. You embody a circle of care – yourself, your family, your neighbors, and then greater communities. You don’t let others take advantage of you. You’re firm in your care of others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your strength comes from your kindness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You never seek attention. You’d be happy to hide in the background. But you deserve the same kindness you give. You deserve to be noticed, seen, and heard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’ve benefitted personally from your kindness. And I’m lucky to have escorted you on errands of kindness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your kind acts often seem small to you, but they are mighty to the recipients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because sometimes we just need to be seen, noticed, and tenderly cared for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You do that. Your kindness is your strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you for your kindness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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