I will keep today's post on the shorter and sweeter side. I just have small, but hopefully powerful, thought to share. Lately, I've been thinking about the importance of showing each other kindness and encouragement. Life is so busy and demanding; it can get anyone down. I stumbled across this quote the other day, and it reminded me of what a HUGE difference a few kind words can make:
I can only speak for myself, but all too often I find myself getting overwhelmed with whatever is going on in my life and becoming unbearably bitter and cranky (friends, roommates, and sister can all attest to this.) And when I think about that...well...I really don't like it about myself. If I am so overwhelmed, it is likely that people around me are, too. (Like...duh, Becca.) They don't need my bad attitude hanging around like garlic breath after lunch. In fact probably, what they need more than anything, are a few words of kindness.
Okay....the FREAKIEST thing just happened...literally as I'm writing this, my mom opens up her mail.....and one of her sweetest and best friends had written her a little encouragement card. .....WHAT?!
Okay, well that tied in to this post perfectly...
...because what I was going to say next is that I challenge all of us women to send out a little bit of encouragement and kindness to each other every time we notice someone who especially needs it. Or maybe even call each other out (in a good way) when we deem it necessary.
I, personally, vow (okay, "vow" is a little strong,) but I am going to try to, at least once a week, send out some little bit of encouragement to someone. Whether it be a card, a nice note, whatever. I am going to try to let the people I think are great know how much I appreciate them. Yes, it will feel a little awkward at first, because sending a heartfelt message is not really a "thing." But what if it was? I challenge us to make it the norm. There is no harm in a few nice words. So let's do it. It might just make someone's day.
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