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Our True Character

Kindness

By Ruth Elizabeth StiffPublished about a year ago • 1 min read
We show our true character through kindness

“Money does not

define a person’s character or value.

Kindness does.”

True character is built on

kindness,

empathy and

integrity.

Wealth can give us

a certain amount of comfort

but that is physical.

A kind word

or

a genuine compassion for others

cannot be bought.

When we focus our lives

on kindness,

we begin to transcend money,

and this reminds us

that the kind of heart we have

and

our character defines us,

not how much money we have in the bank.

Every step we take

towards showing kindness

‘encourages’

a more supportive and peaceful community.

The lives we touch

and

the love we share

is our ‘legacy’

and

what people remember about us.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

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About the Creator

Ruth Elizabeth Stiff

History and knowledge, especially about the Earth, are my passions. I enjoy putting my thoughts to paper and I always try to encourage self-motivation and love for life. LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

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    Written by Ruth Elizabeth Stiff