How a Simple Flight Taught Me the True Meaning of Kindness and Empathy

It was supposed to be an ordinary flight — one of those quiet stretches between a long week and the comfort of home. I boarded, found my seat, and exhaled, already craving rest. Without thinking, I pressed the button to recline, eager to relax for a few hours before landing.

A few seconds later, a soft voice came from behind me.
“Excuse me,” the woman continue reading …