Kindness
At one of the Special Olympics, nine physically challenged boys lined up at the starting line for the 100-metre race.
At the sound of the starting gunshot, they all darted out, each in their own tracks, making their best effort to dash towards the finish line.
During the race, a young boy tripped and tumbled to the ground and began to cry. Hearing the cry, the other boys slowed down and looked back at him.
Then without hesitation, they all turned around and began running towards the injured boy.
Instead of pushing forth to the finish line to win, they decided to help the boy to his feet. Then all of them linked their arms and together they walked to the finish line.
By the time they reached the end, everyone in the stadium was on their feet and cheering the boys, some with tears rushing down their cheeks.
Even though they had lost their chance to win the race, all the boys had smiles on their faces because they knew they had done the right thing.
Mark Twain said, “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” Kindness to all is not a sign of weakness but a sign of strength and nobility of character.
