Kindness is not a quality of the character but an action of the heart expression that has been influenced by the soul, we are born of light into the human form. If we can retain the awareness of this inherent light, then our actions will always be generated or influenced by kindness. The action of reaching out beyond fear to help another is the actual creation of the birth of joy. The willingness to see further than our own needs is what brings solace to the receiver but also activates a blessing for the giver. Kindness begets kindness is what they say, so in being kind to another, you are actually being also kind to yourself.