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“The Cult of being Kind” By Eva Wiseman
“The Cult of being Kind,” authored by Eva Wiseman, highlights the importance of the virtue of kindness. Using various exemplary narratives, the author brings out a clear theme of kindness. Eva states that kindness is not something new to us, and it is the readiness to extend a hand to someone in need. The virtue of kindness involves showing our vulnerability, and we have to help others without expecting anything in return. However, the article explores how kindness has changed overtime; modern-day kindness has extended its popularity up to the media core. Charitable campaigns are now done online, reaching thousands of individuals in need. More importantly, Eva says that acts of kindness increase happiness and joy in people’s lives. Apart from that, the author’s document is that reading stories about happiness can motivate people to participate more in kindness—seeing how kindness can change someone’s life influences the masses to extend their help to those in need. Equally, recent acts of kindness, such as participating in charity workshops, watching materials on YouTube, and seeing various foundations offering help, have much inspired me.
As Eva Wiseman notes in his article, kindness is the person’s utmost delight. Engaging in charitable activities is the most beneficial thing that has happened to me recently. I have widely participated in many philanthropic activities that have changed my perspective on the entire topic of kindness. In our estate, we formed a group known as “Brothers and Sisters keeper Foundation,” which aimed to help those in need in our local area. At first, we were only eighteen members, but now we are around one hundred and fifty in membership. We started by contributing small amounts that we saved from our pocket money. The best thing in a charitable group is that all of you are tied by one goal: helping the needy. In March this year, we attended one of the orphanage institutions near our residence. The institution majorly provides homage for physical and mental disabled children. Factually, what I saw was a great lesson in my life. That there are many people out there who require our support and courage.
“Heroic storytelling extends to the news media, too,” Eva explains. This statement is accurate, and through watching several materials on YouTube, I have gained a lot on the thematic area of kindness. Once I open my laptop or phone, I often search for charitable organizations such as World Vision on YouTube and many other foundations. I have learned that some of them started from a humble beginning. They began by just mobilizing a few like-minded individuals in their locality or forming a small church group. They could grow in leap and bounds within no time, which means they could now reach thousands of needy people. The story of Thurston in Eva Wiseman’s article is very inspiring. From just scrolling through a website, Thurston was able to form a charity group that is changing a lot of needy lives (Wiseman 15). Above all, the media can play a vital role in encouraging people to participate in charitable events.
In summary, helping the needy is also very resourceful to us. Acts of kindness rejuvenate soul and spirit. Nothing pleases the heart other than seeing your brother or sister rise from downtrodden life to a life full of joy and vigor. Our primary mission on earth should be to extend our hands to those who are less privileged. Giving is not how much we have, but how ready will are to offer support and courage to our neighbors. I have always been encouraged by the power of kindness. Kindness can create an everlasting smile in someone’s life. The greatest t men and women in society live for others—sacrificing their short time and materials to assist those who don’t have one. Kindness is the greatest joy one can derive from life.
Work Cited
Wiseman, E. “The cult of being kind.” The Observer Magazine 1 (2018): 12-15.