If at the beginning and end of our lives we depend upon others’ kindness, why then in the middle, when we have the opportunity, should we not act kindly toward others? …” ~ Right from the moment of our birth, we are under the care and kindness of our parents later in life, when facing the sufferings of disease and old age, we are again dependent on the kindness of others.

“… I believe that if we stop to think, it is clear that our very survival, even today, depends upon the acts and kindness of so many people.

More on this further below – after the kindness related text … Thank You – our lives would not be possible without your dedication. We want to express our deepest gratitude to the first responders/public-servants from all the pertinent segments such as healthcare professionals – doctors, nurses, hospital/medical-services staff – firefighters, law enforcement, volunteers, and any/all the people involved in keeping the “system-at-large” functioning for ALL of us, especially those of us who are “inside and remote working.” Our Deepest Gratitude to all the people on the “COVID-19 Frontline” … Enjoying beauty is the easiest way to be kind …” ~ Pierro Ferucci Kindness cultivation: “… “Captivation”-the rapt, continuous attention to beauty-allows us to be more in touch with intimate feelings such as love and tenderness.