Next in my series on Pagan Virtues is the virtue of Kindliness. Probably one of the easiest of the virtues to learn. So what is kindliness? Well simply speaking it is the act of being kind. And it is the end result of following the Wiccan Rede, 'An it harm none, do as ye will. For doing no harm is the end result of being kind.
But how to teach this to the children. That can be as simple as reminding them to be kind and correcting them when they stray from doing kind things. But it can be as complex as setting up imaginary scenarios and asking them what the appropriate thing in that situation would be to do.
This also has the added benefit of relieving and abating the complex known as being a brat. We have all met the children that are mean and selfish. Being taught Kindliness would be the balm that their spirit would need.
Blessed Be!
Pagan Virtues -- Kindliness
by Patrick McCleary | 8:53 PM in children, Ethics, kindliness, multi-part, series, virtues |
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veraciousdragonfly
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September 5, 2008 4:43 PM
I've been reading your blog for about 6 months now, and in reading these articles, a thought crossed my mind.
I'm going to University in October, and a couple of friends want to start up a Pagan club - somewhere to learn and talk without judgement about the Pagan religions. I wondered if I could have permission to direct them to these posts, and/or print off soem of these virtues and your comments for teaching purposes.
Keep up the great work,
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Patrick McCleary
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September 5, 2008 8:12 PM
Feel free! I would appreciate all the readers that you can send my way. Thanks for the compliments, glad that you like my blog. You can print off whatever that you need. And if you have any questions, ideas, or just things that you want to see more of you can email me through the link to the contact form at top.
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