Personal Essay: Hakem's Poem

Often times, many forget to be kind to one another. When we are performing out our daily activities we forget to think about other people. Individuals can be naturally selfish or self- centered. There are multiple obstacles working against our being kind to one another. Our own success being one of them. We must remember to put ourselves in the shoes of the other person, in order to understand the issues in front of us. It is not easy to become detached ourselves from how we usually are nor how we are born, but it is imperative that we try to ensure a brighter future.

Growing up I never really thought about how much kindness could actually change people.We all know how important it is to be kind to one another but I don't think we take into consideration sometimes how much words can effect someone, positively or negatively.. After this tragic event happened I took into consideration the importance of kindness as well as how much people over look the simplicity of it.

It may not seem like one is making a big difference, but even the smallest acts of kindness can brighten someone’s day. In Stave 2 of A Christmas Carol, the Ghost of Christmas Past shows Scrooge how Fezziwig, Scrooge’s old employer, was so kind to his employees. To this act of kindness Scrooge states,”The happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it cost a fortune.” When Scrooge sees how generous his employer was and what a positive impact he made on others by being generous and giving, it leads Scrooge to change his ways and become a nicer person that has a beneficial impact on others. As Morrie said in the article,“Tuesdays With Morrie: The Eighth Tuesday We Talk About Money”, “Devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.” Moreover, caring for others and spreading kindness not only to oneself but also others, whether it be by donating to charity or just plainly going around and doing a good deed for others, is the key to happiness. No matter what it may be, even the smallest movement of giving can make a big difference in someone’s life. Just by putting a smile on someone’s face, a positive impact on the world has been made. Devoting yourself to something and being a better person will help bring accomplishment and joy to life and make a long lasting impact on those around you. This act of being kind and generous to others will have an everlasting positive impact on not only the receiver, but also the

Always be kind to others because you never know what they're going through, but you have to have respect and love for yourself

Mark Twain one announced, “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” This quote exemplifies the fact that no matter what, it means so much to just be kind. Considering you never know what is entering another person’s household, kindness is a key to success in not only your only life but millions of others. No matter what, everyone

Secondly, swimming has helped Abigail gain confidence in many areas of her life and has provided her with a sense of belonging. Participation in competitions has allowed her to connect with other athletes with and without disabilities. This is important because meaningful interaction with others helps to diminish a sense of isolation that many individuals with disabilities experience. It affords Abigail an opportunity, not only to learn from others, but also play a supportive role in their lives as well. Her family is provided an opportunity to gain knowledge and needed support from others facing similar issues as well.

* One thing is always sure when you 're a nice person; people will tend to reciprocate in your time of need because as individuals, we 're bound to face challenges, disappointments and looses at some point in our lives. When you 've been nice to others during their struggles, it 's more likely they will return the favor during your hard times. That is just human nature, most of us feel really motivated to help those that have helped us, i am a very sure bet in this regard. It’s an aspect of me that i strive to do more often because i feel that individual has slightly changed my world with his acts of kindness. This is significantly valuable and it makes us feel important which is something we all want as individuals.

Summer before Freshman year of high school, my Uncle Ronnie, my fatherly figure, introduced me to the Special Olympics Surfing. Understanding my passion for the sport, he knew the experience will aid in the growth of my character. the individuals I worked with faced intellectual disabilities: Autism, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, etc. Before volunteering for the Special Olympics, I was absent minded to the struggles and obstacles of other individuals’ lives and to the advantages I was given at birth. When I taught the individuals how to surf safely, they taught me to value the abilities I was given. Seeing how I can function independently unlike a considerable portion of the individuals forced me to reconsider how I viewed life. I

True kindness isn’t practiced strictly when it is convenient but also when it is most inconvenient. C.S. Lewis spoke universal truth when he said “Everyone feels benevolent if nothing happens to be annoying him at the moment…We think we are kind when we are only happy” (The Problem of Pain,

The ancient Greek storyteller Aesop tells us a deep yet simple quote. We use kindness everyday and not have any unused. Even if you never used any kindness before or if it's a small thing, none of it is ever wasted. One example of kindness would be donating to charity. Take time out your day to make your community a better place and help find cures to brutal diseases like cancer or start a bake sale and give food for the homeless. If you can’t donate why not help the elderly

Being kind gives you a better attitude and outlook on life. It makes you more optimistic and more understanding. People hide their emotions so well in this day and age that you never know what someone might be battling up against. Nobody wants the whole world to see what they are going through, so they put up a front so others don’t see their problems. By being kind to your peers and everyone around you, it makes you understand that life is difficult and different for everyone. Not only does kindness change your heart, it changes your mindset. You know that even if someone has done you wrong, they still deserve kindness because that may be the only uplift they have

In life, kindness is not as common as should be. During modern society, however, some people choose to be a light in this dark era. Although nice words do not seem like much, to others it can mean the world.

All of my life I have devoted massive amounts of my time to swimming, and it is not an easy sport. I have acknowledged that since day one. It involves essentially every muscle in the human body, dedication, and a plethora of energy. My dedication is all because of a young man with Spina Bifida; however, he does not know that I notice him everyday.

The following is a true story. Colin was a fun, adventurous young boy who was always nervous around water. When he completed the swimming lessons curriculum at four years old in June of 2008, his confidence went through the roof. His father took a photo of his proud son wearing his swim goggles and smiling brightly. Colin said it was the best day of his life. The next day his mom took him and his older sister to join another family at a local public pool. Colin and his friends splashed around in the fountains and sprinklers near the shallow area of the pool under the

When I was young my parents had taught me to always be kind to others no matter what and that quote stuck around with me. I have always been a bit shy so when I was able to make friends and becoming close to them I started to do kind things for them. There had been times where one of my friends would be stressing over a test and not believing in theirself that I have to send some good luck texts or give them a speech on why they need to be confident and positive. Two years ago in sophomore year I came across some new that my friends’ favorite artist was coming over and I immediately texted them about the news because this was once in a lifetime that my friends would be able to see their artist. I research everything so I was able to help my friends buy their tickets and just seeing their excited face I knew I was doing the right thing.