
Originally Posted by
Pumpkin
Kindest Member is one of my favourite awards. To me, there is little that compares to a kind heart. It can make life so much easier when you're surrounded by kind family and friends, by kind strangers, by kind coworkers and acquaintances. Sometimes it may feel like a bad thing. You try hard for others, you put yourself out there, you sacrifice for them, and sometimes they'll just walk all over you. Then you need to learn the lesson that being kind does not mean being a floor mat. Always be kind to others, but respect your boundaries. Peacefully move on with your life if people take advantage of your good heart. Don't sink to their level, because you're better than that. That's how I feel, anyway. Sometimes I want to be mean and nasty and yell and scream and insult and degrade others. Sometimes I think maybe I'll get more respect that way. But I don't think that's actually true. The people who really love and respect me will do so because of my kindness and not in spite of it. Besides, I want to look back on my life when I'm on my death bed, and see it filled with kindness.
I hope all of our nominees feel the same way. Just know that there are a lot of people from friends to total strangers who appreciate your kindness. You never know when it will make a huge difference in someone's life.