It can be disheartening to see so many images of negativity every time you turn on the news or fall into a rabbit hole of social media comments. Those images can sometimes make it seem like we're living in a really cruel world. One way to combat all things negative is by leading with kindness. It doesn't take much to be kind to others. Sometimes a simple smile is enough to turn someone's whole day around.
But being kind starts with taking care of yourself. It's hard to extend a hand to others when you're not in a good physical or mental space yourself. Once you're taken care of, you'd be amazed to see how one simple act of kindness can have lasting effects on others. They may even be motivated to go ahead and pay it forward themselves.
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If you've been thinking about getting inked for a while, one simple way to remind yourself and others that being kind can be life-changing is to get a kindness tattoo. A tattoo is permanent unless you go through a painful laser removal process, so you should reflect on your design for a while before you get it. Once you do decide, make sure your tattoo is something that you're not going to mind seeing every day. Your ink can serve as daily motivation for you to go out and be the best person you can be every day.
There are tons of designs that can do just that. If you need some inspiration, here's a sampling of kindness tattoo styles that teach us the importance of being kind.