It's natural to think of yourself as kind. Most people mean well, aren't actively cruel, and have a basic understanding of right and wrong, and so when you meet that basic requirement for kindness it is easy to go about your life without making any additional effort to show compassion to the world around you. But kindness is more than just a passive trait, it's an active choice.  As you go about your day, think about what you can do to be more kind, whether it be in something small, like tipping more than usual, or in something bigger, like going out of your way to cheer up a friend.  The world will be a better place because of it!  In the final analysis, wouldn't you prefer to be remembered as a kind person than really anything else?