Say Love

I have flaws.  I am far from perfect.  I don't think anyone is perfect but we all strive to be the best people we can.  This is done by understanding our flaws and working on them.  One of my flaws is not realizing how my tongue affects people.

I have a good heart.  I mean well and I love people.  Even with this I am quick to say things without thought for how people might take it.  You know with me, what I say is truly how I feel but is it always necessary to say what I am thinking?  And do people understand there is no malice behind those words?

Today a friend posted a song and it really got me thinking.  Say Love

I am the first to encourage you if I feel you deserve it but shouldn't I encourage those who don't deserve it so they soon deserve it.  Maybe this person was talked down to and doesn't have any self esteem and needs someone to tell them they are worthy.  We have all be there. Moments of our life where we look unworthy because we feel unworthy.  But are we?  No.  Nobody is undeserving and maybe a kind word would be magical to someone and turn their life around in ways we never imagined.  

I have a neighbor.  He is a nice guy but when we first got our dog he had a hard time with her.  He called the authorities on us because she seemed mean.  She is not, she is sweet and was an abused dog.  He was scared.  And my words ruined any chance he had at learning this.  I was quick to defend my dog and throw away how he felt.  Flash forward...

Friday night we had a horrible rain storm.  We lost power.  This man saw beyond my objection to his behavior about my dog that I am a good person with a one year old baby.  This man walked over with a power cord to his generator so we didn't lose any food from our fridge.  So now I will think better of my thoughts and put my dog in when he wants to come outside.  

I have had many people in my life encourage me when I really needed a lift.  Where would I be without them?  Probably someone people felt was undeserving.  

What does it take to encourage someone?  Nothing really.  A simple smile or saying I believe in you.  This could change anyone. Help them realize they are not a failure and strive for something better.  In my journey back to the basics I want to remember everyone is fighting their own battle.  And it is our responsibility to help them fight their battle even if only in a simple way.