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Kindness is the first of
the three great treasures advocated by Lao Tzu. The Buddha taught
that generosity is a primary quality of an awakened mind. Muhammad
regarded kindness as an essential sign of faith. Jewish and
Christian ethics are built upon deeds of kindness, as are the
daily interactions of people of primal traditions. The spiritual practice of kindness encompasses
a range of small acts and habits that we know as old-fashioned
good manners — saying "please" and "thank
you," waiting your turn, lending a helping hand, or cheering
someone up with a smile. It applies not just to your relationships
with other people. Etiquette in the spiritual life extends to
things, animals, plants, and the Earth.
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