The language of kindness

I hope everyone is having a chill day or night, wherever you are in the world.

Not much happening in my life today, though I was laughing with my daughter Bam while dancing and putting baby Saoirse to sleep.

It was something that we haven't done for quite some time and I wanted more of it. It made me realize my firstborn is growing up so fast.

Soon, she will be having a great time with her friends and would be annoyed if I'd come with her, lol.

My childhood experience

I've seen the best of both worlds and I've encountered the kindest, most generous people and also the greedy ones. I don't really judge anyone even if I personally know them. I believe that I don't have the right, especially for those who have been through a lot. But I do admire those who are still able to give despite their circumstances.

One of the kindest people that I've known was the Dalisay family, the poorest in our place or "purok".

They were always "on-call" whenever my grandma needs assistance in either harvesting the fruits or some hardcore chores.

I remember one time, I didn't want to go home because no one would look after and welcomed me in their humble home. The house was almost a punch away from being dilapidated.

There were 6 kids in the Dalisay family (excluding the 2 that were already independent). I couldn't really imagine how their mom stretches their food budget, but they still managed to feed me. Well, most of the time we would go to the ocean during low tide. We would get seashells, catch fish and crabs, plus we'd go swimming. We would then boil our catch into a delicious soup. It was one of my fondest and happiest childhood memory.

My dear cousin

My cousin "Baby" has one the kindest hearts in the world. We are childhood friends. She knew how difficult life was for us. She always offers help whenever she can. When I stowed away, she offered their house in Antipolo. And when I became pregnant with my first child, she lent me some money and didn't even worry whether I can pay her back or not. I do feel that I'd always have her back no matter what. I kind of miss her, she's been abroad for a long time now.

Grandma Gloria

My grandma, who helped me finish college was also one of the "Great Samaritans" I've met in my life. She made a promise to our great-grandpa that she will help bring back the "honor" in the family in any way. My cousins were her "scholars" but they abused her kindness and generosity. Some went on drugs and others stopped schooling. But she believed in me despite some of the family members' bad records. She would send our allowances in advance and pay our tuition in full. She was always supportive of our academic endeavors. She would remind us to keep reaching our dreams so we can help not just our relatives but other people as well. And leaving something for yourself isn't greed but self-love. After all, we are alone with ourselves when everyone is gone.

My Read.Cash kindness experience

I am not sure if everyone knew my story. I've been here a year ago but only used the platform for I think, less than a month. I stopped because of spam, plagiarism, and the change of earning system.

One of the "Earning Group" members in FB, Mommy Kim, posted about earning while writing, which is obviously by being in Read.Cash. She encouraged me to go back here and write again. I am grateful until now, you know, Mommy Kim :)

I was also on the verge of desperation and sadness because of not getting upvotes and sponsors but voila, I've met these "beautiful and kind souls": my first 3 sponsors, and then came the second 2, and now, the newest 1. I apologize if I won't be tagging you here because you might have been already tagged by other members. But please do know that I appreciate you all guys!

Let us be kind to one another!

The language of kindness is so mysterious and contagious. It doesn't speak through the mouth, yet, the message is clear and loud. Our capacity to help does not depend on what's in our wallet alone because it can come in many forms. Kind givers know how it feels to have none hence their open hands and hearts. Kindness leaves a long-lasting effect on those who have experienced it.

You see, it only takes one act of kindness to turn this world around. Let's pay it forward!

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This is my share in the 13th of the weekly writing prompt by @JonicaBradley and @TengoLoTodo

I believe 13 is a lucky number :D and I hope you will enjoy my piece.

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--The lead and First Image was from Unsplash

--The second 2 are mine, the emoticon was from Flaticon