The Strength of the Gentle

“The is nothing stronger in the world than gentleness.”

– Han Suyin

(1917-2012) Author

There are times when it seems like the whole world is hard and unkind.  The people you pass on the street frown and look like they will bit your head off if you so much as whisper a "Good Morning".  The news is full of stories of all the mean and nasty things people do to each other.  No one has a kind word about anything or anyone.  Is there no hope left in the world?

                Now comes the Super Hero.  The one who smiles at everyone with that nuclear smile that melts the hardest heart.  This hero has the super power to say and do the kindest things with the ease of the preverbal hot knife in butter.  While the people around them are mumbling, they - our Super Hero - are humming a happy tune and ready to win the day for goodness.

                Okay.  I admit I have gone a bit extreme here.  However, there are times in this sad world that the person who is positive, kind and happy seems like a long awaited super hero.  Here is the best part.  Ready for this?  Are you sitting down?  You, my friend, are that hero!  Yes you.

                A positive mind set and a happy heart are nothing more than a choice we make every day.  They are not gifts from on high or things we must study for and earn our "Heroes" degree.  You just choose to be positive and to be kind to others.  In fact, when you act kind and happy toward others it really builds on itself and you become stronger and stronger with each passing person.

                The world needs as many heroes as it can get.  It seems like things and going down the toilet but the truth is there are many, many people who are happy, kind and do wonderful things for humanity.  Be that hero and make a difference in the lives of every person you come in contact with.  As the 19th century English critic, William Hazlitt said, "A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles."  Be one who accomplishes miracles.

                You matter!  You matter to the world and to yourself.  Remember to be your best, love God, have good manners, achieve the unknown and change your world.

John Patrick Hickey is an author, speaker, Life Coach and proud Scouter. To read more from John Patrick Hickey or to get his books, training and book him to speak to your church, business or group, visit our website at http://www.growthcenter.net or www.johnpatrickhickey.com.   © 2014 John Patrick Hickey