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“The Ladybug wears no disguises. She is just what she advertis-
es. A speckled spectacle of spring, A fashion statement on the
wing…. A miniature orange kite. A tiny dot-to-dot delight.” When kindness happens to you, perhaps you are more likely to extend it to another,
- J. Patrick Lewis a concept displayed in the 2000 dramatic movie “Pay it Forward.” It is easier to
respond with a friendly disposition when you receive the same, but it can be a chal-
lenge when faced with a calloused human.
Kindness is simple, yet impactful. Imagine a world where everyone you met was
friendly, generous, and considerate. I believe such a world exists; one person at a Perhaps their calloused emotions reflect the hard emotional lines we can’t see or the
time displaying genuine kindness to their fellow human. Also, I believe kindness is heavy load we can’t imagine having to bear. However, within each of us, is the power
contagious, spreading from humanity to nature to animals. to deliver kindness. There may be a storm raging, but we can be as constant as the
sun for each other.
Perhaps genuine kindness flows from an inner belief that we are all on this giant
rock, doing the best we can, with what we have. Perhaps, kindness emanates best Can kindness be so simple and create such a ripple effect? The articles in this edi-
from those who have little? There is a profound humility in having experienced emp- tion of ZGP prove that kindness can, in fact, be such a simple and impactful way of
tiness and rejection when someone, selflessly, lifts you out of your suffering. life. Whether born in a magnificent mansion or in a modest manger, anyone, any-
where can extend kindness.

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