Gentleness and Kindness Norm Kidd    Gentleness and Kindness · Be gentle with yourself if you are on the journey of grief.        Be kind to yourself as you progress. · Yours is a hard and difficult journey. You are the one person most in touch with your thoughts and feelings. · Find ways to validate the positives and other ways to restrain the negatives. · Find a gentle friend to walk with you who knows the terrible journey by heart. They will become your best friend.