The Daily Stoic

You Must Find The Stillness | Kindness Is Always The Right Response

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May 12, 2022
Discover the vital importance of finding inner stillness amidst life's chaos. Learn how sincere kindness can break through negativity and transform difficult interactions. Explore historical examples of nonviolent resistance and the strength it takes to respond with compassion in the face of aggression. Delve into the idea that true peace comes from within, and understand how kindness serves as a powerful tool during adversity. Embrace the philosophy that love and calmness can lead to profound change.
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ADVICE

Finding Stillness

  • Find stillness amidst daily chaos to reflect and focus.
  • Seek stillness within yourself, not through escapes like vacations.
ADVICE

Kindness as a Response

  • Respond to unkindness with sincere kindness, not retaliation.
  • This unexpected reaction can disarm the attacker and highlight their weakness.
ANECDOTE

James Peck's Kindness

  • James Peck, a white Freedom Rider, used kindness during attacks.
  • His unexpected kindness sometimes disrupted the attacker's rage.
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