Why was the Second Temple destroyed? Because of wanton hatred.

—Babylonian Talmud, Yoma.9b.8

The heat oppressive one too many days?

Be kind.

The actions of your political enemy engender despair?

Be kind.

Critters rampage through your garden yet again?

Be kind.

Your child stresses you one time too many?

Be kind.

The cruelty of the powerful cuts to your core?

Be kind.

Your spouse forgets? Misunderstands? Is just plain annoying?

Be kind.

Heavy rains threaten your basement?

Be kind.

Global killing and destruction break your heart?

Be kind.

Everything overwhelms you?

Be kind.

Be kind. That is the message of this day.

What do you need in order to be kind?

What do I need?