Kind

Kindness is not always about being agreeable or universally liked. There will be moments when others oppose you, challenge your beliefs, and question your abilities, integrity, and character. In these moments, you must stand firm and move forward. True kindness is demonstrated by standing up against injustice and facing inequities head-on. It’s about breaking the mold, choosing to persevere through hardship, and refusing to back down in the face of obstacles or adversity. Being kind often times mean doing the difficult things.

Real change is rarely achieved through mere pleasantries—it requires courage and conviction. Often, kindness is revealed in one’s willingness to sacrifice and lose so that others may gain something. It is the ability to plant trees knowing that you may never sit under them to enjoy its fruit or the shade from its leaves.