Living Kindly: An Ideal for Today

Living a kind life is something everyone desires, but it's not simply a matter of wanting. It transcends mere morality and represents an ideal to strive for. If the revolutionary ideal of our predecessors was national liberation, then kindness is the ideal for our current era of peace and independence.

Recognizing kindness as a life ideal can lead to a brighter, more harmonious, and pleasant society. It fosters better, more cultured interactions between people, where compassion is celebrated daily. A truly good society is one where kindness is prioritized, and people treat each other with ordinary kindness. While not overly optimistic, the author believes this ideal is achievable and is being realized in our society today.

Despite the aspiration for kindness, daily news reports reveal ongoing incidents of deception and fraud, with a continuous rise in victims. The elderly are often targeted, which is particularly heartbreaking as they are sometimes deceived because they mistakenly place their trust in those they believe to be kind. This echoes the warning from revolutionary Julien Fuxich, who wrote, "Human beings, be vigilant!" It is crucial not to place trust in the wrong people.

While it's unrealistic to expect everyone to be kind when life on earth is not a paradise, the author advocates for pursuing kindness as a personal ideal and a matter of character. Living with consideration for others and engaging in charitable acts brings a sense of peace and contentment, preventing the pursuit of ill-gotten gains. This approach, embraced by the author and their family, leads to a joyful life free from the fear of being deceived. Ultimately, practicing kindness, though a rich topic, leads to a tranquil existence.