Acts of kindness come not only from the individual, from groups, as well. Everyone and every group, therefore, is encouraged to always Try A Little Kindness [T.A.L.K]
In 2011, Christian protesters in Tahrir Square linked hands to create a human wall around a group of Muslims so that they could safely pray during a time of great unrest.
A few days later, Muslims returned the favour
During Mass in Cairo’s central plaza, a group of Muslims, clad in traditional garb, joined hands to protect the praying Christians from violence.
Christians have been targeted for violence by Islamic extremist groups in Egypt, and often do not have the protection of the police and military—large gatherings, such as what occurs during a Mass, are especially vulnerable.
After the service ended, the crowd of Muslims and Christians chanted “one hand,” celebrating their unity while holding up Korans and crosses.
This act of kindness shown by two sides of traditionally warring people groups—shows that we are all capable of working together as one, no matter what. And working together in kindness, as all those who were protected on that day in 2011 can attest, leads to a better world.
This also highlights the unifying prowess of kindness, even in an environment threatened by so many divisive factors.
The world will be more habitable if we embrace kindness and place it at the centre of all we do and believe in.