A few weeks ago, the kids and I were watching Cinderella. As
we’re entering the holiday season, I’ve had this one scene in the back of my
mind. It’s the one where Cinderella’s mother tells her to have courage and be
kind.
I believe we all need a little courage when times get tough and
in those moments it’s easy for us to forget to be kind to one another. There is
always a little piece of backstory you’ll never know about someone else’s
lives.
Be kind.
Treat one another the way you’d want someone to treat you, even
when you’re not feeling it.
I like to believe we are all like the Whos living in Whoville,
singing and joyous for this coming of Christmas. I’d like to believe everyone
has a giving heart and looks out for their fellow man. When you grow up in a
small town, you develop this sense of always finding the good in people. As
well as you should!
But what I really want to share today is there are people this
holiday season who are not feeling the joy vibe like you are. There are those
who are estranged from family, alone and grieving for the loss of someone dear.
There are those struggling financially and struggling to hold hope when what
they really feel is desperate and despair. There are those who are depressed
and struggle with the ups and downs of holding onto hope and joy; to all of
you, I say, “Have Courage and Be Kind.”
Kindness doesn’t take much time to share. It doesn’t cost much
in comparison to the other gifts you’ll give and receive this year. It’s the
price of a smile or a simple word. Tell the clerk at the shop “thank you” even
if they’re just doing their job, everyone needs to feel appreciated.
Have courage.
Be Kind.
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