No matter what evil or wrong we do, kindness rekindles and fans the flames of goodness and virtue in us. Kindness highlights the true worth of our beautiful humanity.
In her short story, “The Coming of the King,” Laura E. Richards shows how the kindness that the children at a playground show a tired stranger makes him as valued as a king. When the children treat the stranger with kindness, they highlight not only his value and specialness as an individual, but also their own value as humans capable of kindness.
A Herald Comes
As the children play within the walls of their playground, a herald rides by and announces that the king will pass by later that day. The children are so excited! But they instantly realize that their playground is extremely messy and by no means fit for the presence of a king….