An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.
Never doubt the power of a kind word. Even if you think it sounds silly or cheesy... if you feel inclined to speak it, why not. The good it can do is far greater than any damage that could be done. I mean, it is logical.
Seriously. If someone DID think you sounded like a goober, that doesn't hurt them any, or you, does it? You are still you and they aren't any worse for wear. So what if they don't understand you. Happens all the time since we aren't a race of mind-readers. And if they get to know you more, then they will understand later. If not it doesn't matter because you aren't seeing them....
On the other hand, when that kind word does encourage someone? WOW! You may not see that person for the rest of your life, but the kindness might linger with them!
I remember when some guy who looked like Santa Clause came to a garage sale my mom hosted. Five-year-old-me whispered to my mom (loudly, i guess) that Santa was at the garage sale.
Than man smiled at me beautifully. He didn't even talk. But that smile and his kind eyes are burned into my memory.
Don't hesitate to be kind! I'm telling myself this, too.
No comments:
Post a Comment