SEC-S16-W2 | For the birds

Perhaps I should start by thanking the community for prompting me to see this short animation.

Short but packed with lessons you should view from different perspectives. You can come along the line of "He who laughs last, laughs best" or, "Birds of a feather flock together", "Never judge a book by its cover, or, "A little kindness goes a long way".

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The most theme that sticks with me is the Theme of Kindness.

I know what it feels like to be an outsider among strangers. When you are sitting in a little corner waiting for who would give you a hand to welcome you into the environment.

Kindness doesn't cost anything. It could be a hug, a smile, a helping hand that could change the life of someone better than before.

There's a common saying, "Love your neighbor as yourself" and "Don't judge if you don't want to be judged". Loving your neighbor showcases how well you love yourself. It's about having an openness because you never know about the future.

Because it can backfire and even the most unexpected person can be the one to help out the you are in a precarious situation. How then would you feel, someone you once looked down on and insulted?

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Everyone deserves a chance.

The animation shows the consequences of judging others. It leaves you with the feeling that kindness and understanding are not just good values but also a smarter choice in the long run.

Infusing it with some stuff I do online is building a sustainable personal brand. A brand that people can look back on and confirm that you are to be trusted. It begins with the way you interact with people both online and offline.

A lesson to be learned is first, emphasized by the importance of inclusivity and acceptance, by highlighting how it could be your turn, you just never know what can happen.

Secondly, it highlights the significance of having empathy and understanding towards those who may appear different from ourselves.

Lastly, it also shows the power of forgiveness, and not holding grudges with one another.

I invite @ibesso, @gailly, and @rakiya to also participate in thia contest.