Kindness: A Lesson from the Ashes of Divorce

Dear friends, today I want to share a personal story with you, a tale of love, loss, and most importantly, kindness. It’s a story that taught me the power of kindness during the most challenging times of my life. It’s a story about my divorce.

The Beginning of the End

It was a cold winter morning when my wife of 30 years and I decided to part ways. The love that once burned brightly between us had slowly faded, leaving behind only the ashes of what once was. The decision was mutual, but the pain was individual. We were both hurting, but we were hurting differently.

The Power of Kindness

During this difficult time, I learned a valuable lesson about kindness. It was a lesson taught to me by my soon-to-be ex-wife. Despite the pain and the bitterness, she never let it cloud her kindness. She was always there, ready to lend a helping hand, ready to listen, ready to be kind.

One day, as we were sorting through our shared belongings, I came across an old photo album. It was filled with memories of happier times. As I flipped through the pages, tears welled up in my eyes. Seeing my struggle, she came over, put her hand on my shoulder, and said, “It’s okay, we had some good times, didn’t we?”

That simple act of kindness, that moment of empathy, made me realize the power of kindness. It has the power to heal, to comfort, and to bring people together, even when they are falling apart.

Kindness: A Life Lesson

My friends, kindness is not just about being nice to others. It’s about understanding, empathy, and compassion. It’s about being there for others, even when it’s hard. It’s about showing love, even when you’re hurting.

So, remember, no matter what life throws at you, always choose kindness. It might not change the situation, but it will definitely change how you feel about it. And who knows, it might even change someone else’s life.

Until next time, remember to be kind to one another.

Yours,

Kev