We often take being kind for granted. Whether we are busy running to our next meeting or running late to a class, it is easy to forget the people around us and only focus on our priorities. In a place as large and bustling as MCC, it is important for us all to have a hand in making others feel respected and valued. Simply holding the door open for the person behind you or smiling as you pass others in the hall can change someone’s day.
Civility, by definition, is a standard of courteous interaction between human beings, as well as their environment, as demonstrated through social interactions and ones perceived place in the world. Being kind is at the forefront of making this community a more civil place. Civility is showing respect, being kind, and being courteous to others.
Please take a few minutes each day to be present and see if the people around you need some kindness. Simple things: volunteering to help with a task, a smile, a piece of candy, or an invitation to lunch, makes it easier to get though a tough day. Each of us has the ability to be kind to others; it just takes a second to step out of the hustle and bustle to make someone feel valued and important.
“Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you - not because they are nice, but because you are.” ~Author Unknown
Margaret M. Whelehan
The Civility Project: Making Courtesy Common
11/20/2013 |