The Ripples Of Kindness
I had just been thinking about writing an article on the importance of kindness when the media announced the death of Dolly Parton. I'd never met her personally, but I was always aware of this beautiful soul energy that seemed to emanate from her. She just exuded kindness and I truly believe that is one of the most important things we can give as human beings. When I think back to people who have now passed, I remember each of them for their kindness. They probably never realised at the time that, decades later, I would still remember something they had said or done. Yet those little moments stayed with me. Far too many to mention them all here but a few...... There was the greengrocer, Mr Whittle, who managed the Co-op on our estate. He would always stand outside in his white grocer's coat, greeting the customers as they came in. So that mum could walk around quicker without carrying the basket and me, Mr Whittle would either hold my hand or carry me around the store while cha...