I Just Wish We Could All Be Kinder to Each Other
Lately, it’s been hard to scroll through the news or open social media without feeling a little heavy. So many tragedies… and more and more, they seem tied to division. People turning against each other because of race, religion, or simply because someone is different.
It breaks my heart. And maybe you’ve felt it too — that quiet sadness when another headline appears. That quiet fear that the world is becoming less compassionate, less safe, less human.
I’m not an expert. I’m not a leader or activist. Just a normal person, watching all this unfold and wondering — how did we get here? And what can we do, in our own small way, to stop adding to the hate and start bringing back the love?
A Moment That gave Me Hope
Not long ago, there was a global concert called “Grace for the World.”
How I saw it — it wasn’t about one religion or one nation. It was about kindness, about grace. about listening, about connection. That idea stayed with me.
Even in a world that feels divided, there are still people trying to remind us of what connects us — not what separates us.
That night wasn’t about being loud or being right. It was about slowing down, opening hearts, and choosing to see each other again.
And maybe… that’s where healing begins. In moments like that — quiet, simple, hopeful.
Words That Keep Me Going
It comforts me to know there are people — past and present — who seem to understand what it means to stay human during hard times.
Their words often encourage me and gently remind me to be a better version of myself.
“Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” — Martin Luther King, Jr.
“World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just the mere absence of violence. Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion.” — Dalai Lama
“The way we treat people we strongly disagree with is a report card on what we’ve learned about love, compassion, and kindness.” — Marc Ian Barasch
Those words aren’t loud. They’re soft. But they’re strong too. The strength and message we need more of.
Just Some Thoughts I’ve Been Carrying
I don’t have all the answers. But I’ve been thinking about a few small reminders I want to hold onto — and maybe they’ll help someone else too:
- Taking a breath before reacting – Especially online. It’s so easy to snap or judge when something hits a nerve. I’m learning to ask: “What’s really going on here?
- Choosing What I Share – Social media doesn’t have to be a loudspeaker for anger. It can be a soft space for peace, beauty, and culture too.
- Correcting With Kindness – When I come across something harmful, I try (though it’s not always easy) to respond gently. Not to shame — just to invite reflection.
- Appreciating Differences More – Whether it’s a friend’s tradition I don’t know much about, or a stranger’s way of dressing or speaking — I’m reminding myself to notice, and embrace, the beauty in that.
- Be generous with your love — it costs nothing to share a smile, a soft word, or a moment of warmth with someone who might need it more than you know.
I Just Hope We Don’t Lose Each Other
We’re different, yes. That will never change. But maybe the goal isn’t to all agree. Maybe it’s just to make space and lean in, in whatever ways we can.
I don’t know if this little post can do much. But I hope that if you’re reading this, and if you’ve felt some of the same heaviness I have, it helps to know you’re not alone.
And maybe, together, we can do our part to soften things a bit.
Online. In our communities. In ourselves.
Thanks for listening. Be kind out there.
@theElementofCalm 