Practice Kindness

Happy International Kindness Day. I pulled on my favorite suit pants today and reached for the matching jacket. Then, I remembered seeing a Facebook post that recommended that we wear cardigan sweaters today in honor of Mr. Rogers, the king of kindness. I like that Mr. Rogers infused his show with kindness but didn’t steer clear of controversy. We have all seen the picture of Mr. Rogers with his pants rolled up sharing a kiddie pool with his African American friend in a time when that simple act seemed outrageous to some folks. My recommendation for today is to be kind. And, if you can muster the courage, find a way to be kind in an unexpected, maybe even controversial way.