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The Power different elementary Kindness is simple yet impactful. Imagine a world where

I had to attend two
everyone you met was friendly, generous, and considerate.
schools within three
I believe such a world exists, one person at a time display-
he f grade year. I still remember ing genuine kindness to their fellow human. Also, I think
months during my 3rd
of Kindness standing in the doorway of ture to animals.
kindness is contagious, spreading from humanity to na-
shedding a few tears while
the classroom. I was very
Kindne

rt quickly approached by two Perhaps genuine kindness flows from an inner belief that
classmates asking me if I
we are all on this giant rock, doing the best we can with
would like to sit with them
When this edition was becoming ‘too much’ for one person, I reached out in the cafeteria during what we have. Perhaps, kindness emanates best from
to my networks for some help and offered a small stipend in return for lunch. Their kindness made those who have little. There is a profound humility in hav-
their time. me feel welcome and
RM Pierce replied with this: comfortable in my new ing experienced emptiness and rejection, then someone,
“Please take the money that you would pay me and apply it to taking classroom. selflessly, takes the time to lift you out of your suffering.
care of your family or investing in ZGP. I truly want your magazine and Melissa J.
literary endeavors to flourish and thrive. Giving writers from all walks of
life an opportunity to see their work in print is a gift that I hope continues
to encourage an increasing number of novice writers (or writers that may When kindness happens to you, are you are more likely to extend it to another? This
never consider submission of their work) a chance to see their writing in is a concept, exceptionally displayed in the 2000 dramatic movie “Pay it Forward.” It
publication and share their craft.”
is easier to respond with a friendly disposition when you receive the same, but it can

be a challenge when faced with a calloused human. Perhaps their calloused emotions
reflect the hard emotional lines we can’t see or the heavy load we can’t imagine hav-

ing to bear.

However, within each of us is the power to deliver kindness. There may be a storm

raging, but we can be as constant as the sun in the lives of others. Can kindness be
so simple and create such a ripple effect? The articles in this edition set to prove,

without question, that yes, kindness can be such a simple and impactful way of life.
Whether born in a magnificent mansion or a modest manger, anyone anywhere can
extend kindness.

We all have a story, and when we take a moment to listen, we find that we are not

that much different yet unique in our approach to life. We can learn a lot from one
another.

Be Kind

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