Kindness In Enrique's Journey

In Enrique's Journey it starts with the author explaining her inspiration to wright this story. Then it gets into the story stating that Enrique's mother left him to earn more money in America and from that time onward he is forced to move from one home to another until he decides to leave his home to go find his mother. Leaving behind his possibly pregnant girlfriend he begins a perilous journey in which he rides atop and inside frate trains constantly threatened by law and gangs. In-spite of all the forces agents him, he does come into contact with a few good Samaritans who give him help along the way. I think that he will make it to his mom but I don't know what will happen after that. their is still to much left in the book for it to stop

People often perceive kindness in different ways, some think of the smaller things and some the larger. Acts of kindness are like wonders of the world they make it a better place. For example mountains some see this grand rock that the sun reflects off of in the morning and others see a glorified piece of rock. Smaller acts of kindness are just as important as bigger ones. Usually when one thinks of the word kindness some act or person comes into mind and my person is Leticia Chavez a.k.a Ducky.

“A random act of kindness, no matter how small, can make a tremendous impact on someone else’s life.” - Roy Bennett

Even just the smallest act of kindness can have a great impact on someone’s life. Kindness is showing concern for someone without expecting something in return. Jesse Jackson once said, “Never look down on anybody unless you’re helping him up.” He was a civil rights activist who expressed kindness to a great number of people. In Chicago, his kindness affected many people, but mostly women and African Americans in 1964. He showed kindness by leading many rallies and peaceful protests to accomplish his goal of making sure the rights of Americans were protected. If teens commit at least one act of kindness in their school or community every day, the world would be a better place.

In this article by Leon Logothetis he shares some of the things he learned while traveling to over 29 countries spreading the power of kindness. To be specific he is talking about what he learned, truly inspires you to live your life to the fullest. Leon’s major points are friends and family, love, nature, arts, dreams, and forgiveness. Many of Leon’s ideas are similar to Morrie’s. To start off the article he elaborates on the power of family and friends. Family can help you learn to love yourself, but they also aid you in continuing the betterment process. Love can also inspire you to do the absolute best your can do. Leon mentions that love never fails lift our spirits.

During the session, we dissected the philosophical question "Can kindness change the world?" We had examined the question from different perspectives. For instance, was it more important to be kind to yourself or to others? We also addressed the following questions:

While not uncommon, random acts of kindness do not occur as frequently as devastating events, so they tend to appear rarely in the media. The Huffington Post, however, compiles

Imagine someone in need of kindness. What can be done? When performing acts of kindness it will affects others enormously. Humble deeds of kindness can impact others by putting them in a good mood, encouraging them to pass on the kindness, and boosting their confidence.

Does kindness really have a lasting impact on people? Some people do not believe that kindness is easy to show or is really that important at all but it is. People will always remember the person who held the door open for them or the person who helped them pick up their stuff after they dropped it. Kindness is often one of the easiest actions for us to show to one another and it will always be remembered.

Acts of kindness affect the giver, the receiver, and any onlookers. For example, in the article, “Teaching Kindness” the author states, "This boost in happiness occurs not only in the giver and receiver of kindness, but also in anyone who witnesses it.” This shows that whenever a person gives, their own happiness is boosted. The receiver is happier because they are receiving, and anyone who sees the act of kindness becomes happier too. This happens because kindness is contagious; seeing an act of kindness makes the witness want to be kind as well. Furthermore, in my kindness journal I mentioned how I listened to someone tell me about a rough time they were going through. This effects me and the person because whenever I listened to his problems

Many people today do not understand the effects of kindness. Before the Iranian Revolution, people in America were very considerate towards newcomers and immigrants. However, the effects of this were unknown to them unless they are thanked or appraised. In Firoozeh Dumas’s life, she experienced overwhelming amounts of kindness from Americans where she lived. “We remember the kindness more than ever, knowing that our relatives who immigrated to this country after the Iranian Revolution did not encounter the same America” (Dumas 92). Even though Americans were not as considerate after the Iranian Revolution, the kindness they showed to Dumas and her family was enough to imprint them for life. Kindness is something that can shape a person’s life, and it will always be remembered.

By practicing random acts of kindness can lift us up to a genuine level because we able to leave no room for depression in our life. Firstly, we should develop a kinder and healthy perspective so that we able to spread our kindness to others. Beyond that, we should build a positive thought that kindness is not measured or calculated by generosity but it is grateful, loving and warm. In fact, we must care for others genuinely and do not do good deeds for the sake of expecting rewards or recognition as well as getting what we want. Kindness is all about deep caring for all beings and ask for nothing in return and comes with no strings attached plus it is unconditional. The thing concerning kindness is that it has its own bounty and will enhance our sense of well-being and

Your book has significantly changed my view of the kindness in our society. Kindness is like love, it blooms in some and lingers in others.

At any given time, every individual could potentially come across a situation either where they may need help, or may be asked to lend a hand. No matter the condition, I believe in helping others in need. Whether it be something minor or major, any act of kindness can leave a lasting difference. Selflessness has become a rare characteristic today, and could be practiced more by everyone. I can think of several situations where I have performed an act of kindness for family, friends, and peers, but one specific act has left me with a sense of accomplishment, knowing I left a forever lasting difference in someone’s life.

Kindness doesn’t pamper, and it’s not random. It’s radical. It is brave and daring, fearless and courageous, and at times, kindness is dangerous.” (xvi) We always hear people talk about how they love the little things that people do for them. Buying a well in Africa to help save an entire village is an incredible act of kindness, but it has the same effect as buying a simple meal for a hungry homeless person on a street corner. To show kindness does not mean that you have to do something that is going to change the world. Simple acts of kindness are just as important -- the result you get from a simple act of kindness has the potential to change a person’s life, and that is just as radical.