You don’t need to be human to show kindness or to experience it. Kindness, although often does, does not result from an action. Gratitude, often results from but does not require kindness. You don’t need to be human to experience or display gratitude.
Kindness without gratitude is still valid. Gratitude without kindness is still valid.
Don’t expect kindness just because you’re grateful. Don’t expect gratitude just because you’re kind.
Kindness is a way of being.
Gratitude is a way of being.
Be kind.
Be grateful.
You are here and able to be both.