Lately I've been thinking, you never really know what battles people are fighting...it's so important to be kind to everyone you meet. A smile, a hello, a quick conversation...all go such a long way. It makes me really sad sometimes to see that a lot of people in this world just simply don't value meaningful relationships. Of course...I feel like I learned this trait from my mother. She always stressed to me from such a young age to reach out to everyone and to make people feel loved and welcome. She always talked about the patients she worked with who were suffering so badly...but who were some of the nicest people in the world. I think that always gave her such a different perspective on the world. The irony in that...when she was sick in the hospital, she made such good friends with all of the nurses...some who even said they had never been that close with a patient before. But, that was so like my mom...to be that person who you just couldn't help to be close to in life...
I know that's what I strive to have in my life as well. I will always put others above myself and will always try to make someones day with a little smile or hello. I just encourage others to do the same. Think about the people who wait on you at a restaurant, who get your coffee everyday, who pump your gas (lucky Jersey friends ;) ), and who clean your office or building at work...reach out to everyone! You never know the connections you will make or the people who you will impact...life is too short to be miserable and cold. :)
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