Kindness is defined as the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.  Some of the words associated with kindness are affection, gentleness, warmth, concern, and care. The act of being kind often requires courage and strength, but a simple act of kindness can have huge effects individually and globally. 

Think back to a time when someone was kind to you or when you were kind to someone else.  Do you remember the feeling you felt when that person held the door open for you?  Did you happen to see the other person smile or light-up when you acted with kindness?  

Take a look at how kindness affects a human being: