kindness

isn’t it quite common to see that we make really good friends while we were in schools. that kind of friendship doesn’t happens in work and all. my guess is because we were less mean and self oriented at that time. people were not just ( pleasant/ unpleasant ) objects.

few days back I helped a (executive) person with small thing without self interest. situation called for it and it happened. I could see his surprise. I could see how hungry our damaged souls are for a little bit of kindness without self interest. and I am not talking about starving people in poverty.
just the normal people.

the world is getting meaner, everyone seems to trapped in this web of greed. in our madness every sip of it, scratches our dry throat. and this selfless kindness is like a sip of water that heals it.

how often I forget that person right in front of me is actually a person, not an object but someone who feels, just like I do. someone who is afraid, insecure, and thirsty. someone trying to be happy, and avoiding suffering, the thirst and ignorance is so maddening that they drink poison, just like me.

a little kindness with wisdom is so much healing. it heels the wounds and soothes the soul. and it goes both ways, recipient and provider both benefits from it.