Being kind to others

I have heard two really dreadful stories recently perpetrated on two really nice decent people.

Firstly, a neighbour had "I Will Kill You" scratched into her car with a key. Now this neighbour is a thoroughly decent ordinary and friendly local mum. Why anyone would want to intimidate her in such a way I have no idea.

Secondly, a friend of a friend has been the subject of an atrocious, anonymous stalking and bullying campaign. Again the victim is a warm, friendly,kind and very normal mum. So again why would anyone want to do that? Thankfully the police successfully caught the stalker.

Can you imagine how much the confidence of these poor victims would be affected by such attacks?

Why did the attackers do it? By demeaning another an acquaintance or stranger do they feel better about themselves.

Anyway this lead me to think. Do we humans spend too much time being negative to others?

Are we too fast to criticise and not quick enough to say thanks and show appreciation?

I suppose it is up to us as individuals to make sure we are kind and supportive to others and suspend judgement before rushing in with a critical conclusion.

We don't know what else is going on in their lives.

Rather than criticise and pick fault as I used to do I now try to build confidence in others as much as I can.

Cheers