Caring through kindness

Nirmala Mehendale, founder trustee and general secretary of Kindness Unlimited, says that the smallest gesture counts.

- Rishi Rathod

Kindness is one of the most important and simplest of acts that we can do, both for ourselves and others. It can help one to connect with others effortlessly, relax, feel wanted, and develop a general feeling of well-being. Ms. Nirmala Mehendale, founder trustee and general secretary of Kindness Unlimited, says, “If we even begin using the word ‘kind’ more often, we could trigger change. Kindness can help all of us live a little more collaboratively in today’s fast-paced digital world, where we seem to lose some of that human connection.” She further adds, “Speaking from my experience, kindness can become a habit; the more we do, the more we start seeing the benefits it brings to oneself and to others.”

Kindness nurtures humanity

When one digs deep into the philosophy and practical application of being kind, we realize that right through Darwin’s evolution of man, co-operation and collaboration have helped humans innovate and prosper. With this understanding in mind, the movement Kindness Unlimited (KU) was started in 2005 from one of Mumbai’s suburbs, Vile Parle (East), by a retired businessman, Mr. Vasant Kalbag, who, in his late 70s, along with Nirmala, an HR professional, and others decided to inspire individuals, organizations, and communities with the power of kindness.