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I remember a kinder and gentler nation, where folks always gave up their seat for a woman (especially a pregnant woman), came to the aid of a lost child and never thought twice about checking on an elderly neighbor.

Today, I am worried. Leading up to and after the election of President-elect Donald Trump, I feel like our society is experiencing a kindness deficit, no longer seeing value in showing concern or being thoughtful to one another.

Performing acts of kindness is supposed to be a cornerstone of being human. Kindness is the God-given mercy and gentleness within each of our spirits,...