“Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile.”
Mother Teresa
On my way to school this morning I had a great talk with my mother. Last night I had seen a status update form a close friend that I found to be very insulting. Although I am not going to share who posted it and who it was about, just imagine something in your mind. A comment that stabs a girl just doing her own thing. It upset me that my good friend was tearing down someone she didn't even know over something that had no affect on her life. It was rude. I took some time and thought about it. I still don't know exactly what to think. So, during this car ride to school, we talked about why she probably wrote this. No one is perfect. There are going to be times when even friends and family will say something mean. This does not mean that they are bad people. But at the same time, your behavior is a driect reflextion of your surroundings, friends included. If your best friend spends all day bashing others, most likely you will too. I am not saying to abandon your friends but I belive its important to immerse yourself into a variety of surroundings. Try to spend time with people who see the good in others and the bad as little quirks that make us all special. Stop focusing on the bad, life is too short to be constantly unhappy.
Here is my job for you today: SMILE.
This sounds easy and maybe a little silly, but try to spend every moment smiling and just enjoying the life you have.
