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What is the best way to show kindness to those around us when we're feeling tired?
Answer:
The best way to show kindness to those around us when we're feeling tired is to put on a friendly manner and behave as if we were a nicer person than we actually are. Sometimes, we don't feel like being kind, but by pretending to be friendly, we can actually start feeling friendlier in a few minutes. This is a principle that is spelled out in Proverbs 4:23, which says to "bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart." In other words, we should strive to cultivate kindness and truth in our lives, even when we don't feel like it. Another way to show kindness when we're feeling tired is to give people attention and affection. As Virginia Satir's study showed, people need at least twelve hugs every day to grow and thrive. We can show kindness by giving our loved ones a hug, having a friendly conversation over coffee, or doing something for them. We can also serve others by volunteering at a homeless shelter or a nursing home. These residents love to see the smiling faces of little children, and it's a great way to show kindness and care for others. As Christians, we know that kindness is a fundamental aspect of our faith. We are called to love our neighbors as ourselves (Matthew 22:39), and to show kindness to those around us, even when we're feeling tired. By putting on a friendly manner, giving people attention and affection, and serving others, we can demonstrate our love and care for them. And as we do, we can remind ourselves that Christ is coming, and that we should be living our lives in a way that reflects His love and kindness. By doing so, we can find the strength and energy to keep going, even when we're feeling tired. As the Bible says, "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit" (Romans 15:13).
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