I am a girl who is so full of love and affection that some people just don't know how to take me.
Some people question my sincerity, my motives. I'm often asked if I'm joking or being sarcastic, because people don't know how to take the seemingly random compliments that spill out of my brain and out through my mouth.
I'm often teased about flirting or 'coming on too strong' because I'm not very good at (or particularly interested in) playing games and pretending that I don't care about people as much as I really do.
I sometimes joke about the fact that I am really awkward and seem to lack the filter between my brain and mouth when it comes to telling people they are great. But really, is that such a bad thing? Since when has it been socially uncouth to remind people about what makes them so rad?
I just think that in a world that seems to be so full of anger and misunderstanding, a little bit of kindness can go a long way in reminding people that the world is also overflowing with joy and love.
So call me awkward, weird, intense, whatever. I'll keep telling people they're rad when they deserve it (which is pretty much always) and I'll keep on hugging it out and I'll keep on picking up on the little things that I can do to brighten someone's day and practicing random acts of kindness because it's what I love to do.
Keep on shining, darlings <3
Friday, September 19, 2014
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Are You Okay?
In a
world full of KONY campaigns, ice bucket challenges and no-makeup
selfies, it's easy to forget that sometimes the most meaningful and
effective way to change the world or save a life is to ask your friends,
family members, loved ones, colleagues, acquaintances, even strangers
in the street - are you okay? Not just to ask the question, but to
really hear the reply. Not just today, but every day.
You don't have to have all the answers, you don't have to 'fix' anyone, you don't have to be a qualified counsellor or psychologist. You just need to genuinely care, and be open to having a conversation - even if it's awkward and scary and painful and sniffly. Reaching out, being vulnerable, showing kindness and compassion - these are qualities that we all possess deep down, and these are the qualities that could save a life.
Sometimes the spaces inside our heads and our hearts aren't big enough to contain all the thoughts and feelings and pain and sadness that we feel, and it's really hard to feel hopeful and connected and loved and worthy. But one person, three simple words, have the potential to change this, and maybe even save a life.
You don't have to have all the answers, you don't have to 'fix' anyone, you don't have to be a qualified counsellor or psychologist. You just need to genuinely care, and be open to having a conversation - even if it's awkward and scary and painful and sniffly. Reaching out, being vulnerable, showing kindness and compassion - these are qualities that we all possess deep down, and these are the qualities that could save a life.
Sometimes the spaces inside our heads and our hearts aren't big enough to contain all the thoughts and feelings and pain and sadness that we feel, and it's really hard to feel hopeful and connected and loved and worthy. But one person, three simple words, have the potential to change this, and maybe even save a life.
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