1617) As a teacher of young scholars, I can hear myself saying regularly, Be kind. This is also a theme for our school.

As adults, we know kindness is a valuable gift we can give others, and I am reminded in Proverbs 11:17 that it is also a gift to ourselves.

When we are kind to others, we reap these benefits for ourselves, too. It opens the door to connecting with others, even strangers, and this connection gives us a boost.

What a wonderful door to open.