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Today's quote comes from the Dalai Lama, who said:
”Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”
Whenever possible. It is always possible.
That second sentence changes everything.
The first sentence sounds reasonable. ”Be kind whenever possible.” Sure. When circumstances allow. When it's convenient. When people deserve it.
Then the Dalai Lama closes the loophole: It is always possible.
Always. Not sometimes. Not when it's easy. Not when you feel like it. Always.
He's saying kindness isn't dependent on external conditions.
It's not about whether someone deserves it, whether you're having a good day, whether it's convenient.
Kindness is always an option. Always within your power. Always possible.
You're stuck in traffic. Frustrated. Someone cuts you off. You can choose kindness. Let it go. Don't react.
You're having a terrible day. Everything's going wrong. The cashier is slow. You can choose kindness. A smile. Patience.
Someone hurt you. Betrayed you. You're angry. You can still choose kindness. Not weakness. Not letting them off the hook. But responding with humanity rather than cruelty.
The Dalai Lama isn't saying be kind because it's easy. He's saying be kind because it's always possible. Even when it's hard. Especially when it's hard.
This removes every excuse. You can't say ”I couldn't be kind because…” Because it's always possible.
So here's the question: When was the last time you said kindness wasn't possible? What excuse did you use?
Because according to the Dalai Lama, there are no valid excuses. It is always possible.
Not always easy. But always possible. And that's what matters.
That's it for today. I'm Andrew McGivern – I'll see you in the next one with another Daily Quote.
