You
know, there is this post out there that talks about how everyone you meet is
grieving and to just be kind. I’ve thought a great deal about that post and
grieving and the impact on this world we all have.
Sometimes I don’t know that the lady in front of me taking so long with coupons at the grocery store is grieving. Sometimes because of an update, I know a friend of another friend is.
I do know we all have these stories, these chapters of loss. And I also know that grief covers so many spots, not just death, but those places where there is deep pain in one’s heart over broken pieces.
You might not know that the lady at Target in front of you is grieving. You might see the snacks in her cart that she bought for the kids and think all was well in her world. You might never know.
It’s easy to judge others from the outside and to miss the stories on the inside.
Which is why the words “just love” matter so greatly.
You have power.
You have impact.
You can spread a ripple of kindness just by deciding to not judge, but rather to love.
We all have stories. Stories of adventure and wonder and greatness. Stories of sadness and grief. Stories of bravery and every single day normal. Stories that accumulate like the papers on our counter that one day become the story of our lives.
You know, you have power and potential and a gift. And that is to be the person in this world who adds kindness and love to another person’s story.
Maybe it’s a smile, some understanding, a door held, a dinner brought over, a listening ear, patience as you wait – just kindness. Love.
You might not ever understand the depth of another’s grief. But you can understand the gift of kindness.
Be that today.
And to all of you grieving today – you are not alone.
He sees you.
You matter.
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