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What does it mean?
Regardless of different beliefs, kindness is the most important thing.
In plain terms
Kindness is what the world needs most.
What can you take from it?
Be kind to others no matter what you believe.

Where it applies

  • diverse communities
  • daily interactions
  • social conflicts

Putting it to work

  • practicing kindness
  • listening to others
  • showing empathy

Questions to consider

  • How do you show kindness?
  • What does the world need?

Another view

Kindness alone may not solve all systemic problems.

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