I was attacked by a figurative mountain lion this week. It sunk its teeth into my flesh and wouldn’t let go. The only way I was able to break free was by whacking it on the head with kindness. I heard people say kind things to me this week and it helped me forget a discouraging moment. Actually, better stated, these kinds words helped me put a discouraging moment I had this week into perspective.
I’m writing these out to encourage us all to be kind on purpose. We may never know how the smallest kind word can be an empowering weapon for someone.
- I love your face off!
- I want to hire you! (fyi…this wasn’t an offer, but it was an encouraging comment about my resume.)
- I feel bad for you having to hang around us…I’m afraid we’re going to break you. You’re so kind. I can feel kindness coming off of you … it’s genuine.
- Hello my beautiful friend!
- You remind me of Tina Fey. (I’m not sure how true this is, but it definitely made me laugh.)
What are the kind words that have changed your week?
Brave Sparrow 