India, Sept. 17 -- "Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see," said Mark Twain.

Human beings are kinder to each other when they feel safe and secure. However, with the rise of aggression in our culture, the threat of terrorism, and the increase in stress in our schools and workplaces, we find ourselves in a position of fear, which creates anxiety, resulting in distorted thinking. These recent changes in our culture have promoted a lack of goodwill towards others and fostered more self-absorption and less outward giving. It seems that today there are no takers for acts of kindness, truthfulness and simplicity. As a result, those who do good are often left deserted. On the other hand, the clever and shrewd steal...