Kindness is Love With It's Work Boots On

In your own words, how would you describe kindness? Is the way a person showers another with praise? Gifts? Showing random acts of giving back and care? I think there are different branches of kindness that everyone is capable of giving to others. In the simple quote to the left, it reads, "kindness is love with its work boots on." That sounds simple enough, right? To be kind to one another?. If it sounds simple, then why is it so hard to put into action?
The simplest way I can break this down is, if you want to receive kindness, give it. A lot of it. Doesn't this go back to the golden rule we were all taught in kindergarten? I am nearly twenty years old and forget it sometimes. However, I personally I will try to be as kind as possible to every person I come in contact to that day. I may not always succeed, depending on the day I'm having, but to have this goal in my mind at all times is a start.
It seems to me that sometimes we do not realize the impact we can make on others through our kind gestures and that is something I would like to put a spark back into. Start by giving a compliment to a stranger who has the cute dress on, or spark up a conversation with the person at the table next you who is reading a book you've once read. Or maybe, if its possible, don't give the cute old grandpa who can't drive the finger after he pulls out in front of you. If one thing in this world bothers me, it's being rude to older people. DON'T DO IT! So, if it were up to me, I think we should all show a little more kindness to one another. Be respectful, be compassionate, and most of all, be genuine about it. This is short, sweet, and to the point: What you give you shall receive.