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21 People Revealed What Inspires Them To Be Kind And Encourage Goodness In Others

If being a nice person is a choice, then it should be the right one according to these kind individuals.

21 People Revealed What Inspires Them To Be Kind And Encourage Goodness In Others

Kindness sounds simple until real life gets in the way. In this Reddit roundup, people shared what keeps them choosing compassion, even when the world can feel rude, exhausting, or unfair.

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The answers are personal and surprisingly varied, from wanting to make someone’s day a little easier to believing that being good is just the right way to live. Some commenters point to empathy, some to self-respect, and some to the idea that small acts can ripple farther than they seem.

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Here is what inspires them to keep showing up with kindness.

The original question:

The original question:Reddit
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A driving force that inspires the whole world and the people within it.

A driving force that inspires the whole world and the people within it.Reddit
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Or this: always be careful because you don't know others' lives and their problems.

Or this: always be careful because you don't know others' lives and their problems.Reddit

Being nice to someone could be a life-changing moment for them.

Being nice to someone could be a life-changing moment for them.Reddit

It wasn't a pleasant situation, but it opened his eyes and helped him realize everything.

It wasn't a pleasant situation, but it opened his eyes and helped him realize everything.Reddit

If you can choose between making something better or worse, choose better.

If you can choose between making something better or worse, choose better.Reddit

Because it takes zero effort.

Because it takes zero effort.Reddit

If it can be compared.

If it can be compared.Reddit

It’s the same kind of dilemma as the Redditor choosing their struggling friend over their friend group’s annual gathering.

Just be yourself, always.

Just be yourself, always.Reddit

If you can help, then you should help.

If you can help, then you should help.Reddit

The golden rule.

The golden rule.Reddit

Being nice requires no effort for him.

Being nice requires no effort for him.Reddit

A different perspective.

A different perspective.Reddit

He likes to be a good person.

He likes to be a good person.Reddit

It's a matter of motivation.

It's a matter of motivation.Reddit

"I’m nice to other people for myself, not for them."

"I’m nice to other people for myself, not for them."Reddit

This.

Person practicing kindness with a calm, peaceful expression and focused mindsetReddit

It's just inherent.

It's just inherent.Reddit

A peaceful mind.

A peaceful mind.Reddit

It could help, but it is not crucial.

It could help, but it is not crucial.Reddit

Plus, it doesn't cost you anything.

Plus, it doesn't cost you anything.Reddit

If being a nice person is a choice, then everyone should choose to be the best version of themselves and spread good vibes and positivity.

So, if it is truly a choice, then it should be the easiest one. Helping others can fill your heart and mind with joy and happiness, and these are priceless emotions.

If each of us tries to be better to others and to ourselves, just imagine how effortlessly we could transform this world into a perfect one. Everything depends on us, so be kind and choose kindness.

For more loyalty vs empathy drama, see why one Redditor chose a struggling friend over their bestie.

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