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Can you recall a time when someone was kind to you? Now change the situation and think of a time you were kind to a person.
Being kind is the most critical value in today’s society because it involves loving and caring about others and expecting nothing in return. Still, the satisfaction it brings to the soul. Being kind is an action that allows people to have a harmonious and peaceful coexistence. Some people think a loving gesture to strangers is not worth trying as it is “insignificant.” The truth is that a simple act of kindness can give people many rewards socially and mentally due to the positive impact on them and the people surrounding them. Subsequently, they become happier because of others’ actions.
In addition, kindness can inspire others to do the same for others which will later return to them as a form of self-satisfaction that allows them to improve. One act of kindness is not very important, but every action makes an impact. The world is full of war, hatred, and terrorism, but anybody can begin to make that change. A few reasons that any act of kindness has an influence include the start of a chain reaction, the need for positivity, and the benefit of others in the world. A single act of kindness could change the receiver’s life forever. Many people in the world struggle daily, and kind actions and motivations can contribute to helping them throughout their life.
The Book
The Ladybug and the Bully Frog children’s book by Caroleann Rice narrates how the community of friends cannot play at the pond because of the bully Milton the Frog. Clover, the Rabbit, calls on the help of Mrs. Ladybug, “Dot,” as she is known to her friends, and they seek the wisdom of Solomon the Snail to deal with the problem of how to help Milton see that he is being mean. Only someone who can fly over the water to him and is brave enough to face him can do it. In the whole neighborhood near the pond, only one measures up and can bring the news of the Mighty Wondrous Voice of Love to the bully who is terrorizing everyone – the tiny little Ladybug called Dot. But she will be all by herself! Or will she? Do not forget – the Mighty Wondrous Voice of Love is with her!
Readers Reviews
“What a wonderful book this is. My Grandchildren loved it!!!” –Amazon customer “A.”
“Thank you for your beautiful book of wisdom…and love…unconditional…[that] the world needs…because God is within us. That Mighty Wondrous Voice of Love!!!” – Shirley D. Johnson, President of Police and Fire Line of Duty Widows, Brooklyn, NY.
Author Profile
Caroleann Rice is a mother to her grown-up children, Kevin and Colleen. Rice is also a grandmother to Colleen’s twin daughters, Paige and Madison. Aside from spending time with her granddaughters, she is also a minister and chaplain to a Wednesday night prayer group called “The Women of the Well.” They regularly held it at her home for fourteen years. More presently, as the author of the book “The Song of Solomon the Snail” (this book is a sequel), she enjoys writing-making characters that come alive to share a message of overcoming struggles and challenges. Caroleann’s life journey made her overcome many challenges. Having been widowed young at thirty-three, she raised her son and daughter as a single mom and enjoyed having quality time with her family. When Rice lost her husband, she was compelled to change her life direction, bringing her to new heights and challenges. She enjoys traveling, music, and cooking; her most recent hobby is writing children’s books.
