Introduction / ix
Kindness—The Gentle, Generous Love / 3
What Kindness Is Not / 7
The Opposite of Kindness / 11
The Divine Love / 17
Why Kindness Is Important / 25
Joy—The Sacred Emotion / 31
How Kindness Results in Joy / 37
The Double Blessing / 43
When Joy Doesn’t Result / 49
Barriers to Kindness / 55
Practicing Kindness / 63
Being Kind to Strangers and Friends / 73
Being Kind at Work / 79
Being Kind to Family / 87
Helping Others Experience the Joy of Kindness / 97
Conclusion / 101
Notes / 103
Resources on Kindness / 107