Time,

Responsibility,

Courage, and

Sacrifice.

The presence of these traits elevates a benevolent act into something of far more value. They give an act towards another person meaningful FUNCTIONALITY as it serves that individual’s mental, physical and spiritual well-being. Because Kindness, genuine Kindness in its Virtuous Form is functional. It’s productive. Kindness is far more a commitment to provide another what is needed for their ultimate potential than it is merely satisfying that person's desires.