BEING KIND GETS YOU NOWHERE OR DOES IT?
You may have heard the saying “nice guys finish last.” People often believe that being kind means you are weak and can be easily taken advantage of.
Many believe we are taught that behind every smile there is an ulterior motive.
We are suspicious and skeptical of others who are kind to us.
But is this really true?
We just asked for some of our followers to give us a positive that has come out of the last year for them and I was so pleased to see Gratitude and Kindness at the top of the lists.
If there is one thing for sure the Year of the Yin Wood Snake, 2025, brings a fascinating blend of energies characterized by the subtle yet potent combination of the Snake's wisdom and the Yin Wood element's growth.
As the Snake slithers through its environment with cunning and grace, so too does the Yin Wood Snake year present us with opportunities for transformation, calculated action, and profound introspection.
In Feng Shui, the Yin Wood element symbolizes gentleness, flexibility, and slow, steady growth. Like a young plant bending in the wind, this energy encourages patience, adaptability, and resilience, especially to others. It's a year to focus on nurturing long-term connections, fostering personal growth, and planting the seeds for everyone's future success, and the ability to adapt to more kindness in our world.
Wood's association also calls for attention to well-being, particularly in creating kindness, balanced, harmonious environments in our homes and workplaces.
The Snake, often regarded as a symbol of mystery, wisdom, and transformation, brings in the qualities of intuition and strategic thinking. As a Yin energy, it invites introspection and the uncovering of hidden potentials. The combination of the Yin Wood and Snake signifies a year where subtle moves, reflective planning, and quiet persistence will lead to success. It is not a time for rash decisions, but for thoughtfully cultivating inner strength and wisdom.
In the realm of Feng Shui, this year is perfect for making small but meaningful adjustments to your surroundings, focusing on areas that support personal growth, health, and career development. Incorporating Wood elements—through plants, natural materials, and earthy tones—can enhance this year's energy flow, helping to harmonize the space around you and align it with the Snake's transformative influence.
As we journey through 2025, we are called to embrace the quiet power of Yin Wood, while moving with the wisdom of the Snake—slowly, deliberately, and with an eye toward future connections and kindness. With the right Feng Shui adjustments, we can harness these energies to cultivate inner peace, clarity, and steady progress throughout the year.
Kindness does not equal weakness. On the contrary, it takes a great amount of strength to be kind to someone who thinks differently than you or is slowing you down in some way.
People who perform regular acts of kindness are often more successful, have more social friends and are well liked than those who don’t.
How kindness helps you succeed:
Kindness increases confidence. Studies show that kindness increases your self-worth.
People remember you when you are kind and willing to help others. It sets you apart from others.
Kindness creates a ripple effect. One person being kind in some way spreads to others, who in turn spread kindness. Kindness is contagious, fostering in more kindness.
Kindness evokes a sense of trust. In fact, studies show that even before establishing their own credibility, leaders who are kind and project warmth are more effective than those who lead by being tough.
Kindness helps increase employee performance. Being kind to others makes them happier which in turn makes them more productive.
Kindness bridges gaps between people. It can reach across barriers in language, gender, locality, religion and anything else that causes people to miscommunicate.
As an example, say you see someone limping on the day you need to reach the next camp. Instead of cursing their weakness and ignoring the pain they are in, you stop to bandage their feet so they can keep up with you.
This is not just being altruistic. If a member of the party lost their ability to hike, your entire group may have to return to the start. Stopping to help a colleague ensures you achieve your own goals.
Kindness is the secret to a successful and fulfilling life. Always be kind because your actions have a bigger impact than you realize not only on you but others as well.
How is your Kindness showing up this month?
What ways could you show more Kindness within the spaces you are living and working?
What’s one way you could show more Kindness to yourself?
