“For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.” – Audrey Hepburn

Happy Monday, Strong Girls!  Today I wanted to touch on showing compassion and kindness towards one another.  Unfortunately, we live in such a selfish society today that meeting someone as we go about our day who is kind and empathetic is a rarity.  We’re all so focused on what we have to do, and where we’re going that it’s easy to forget about the people around us.  It’s important to remember everyone is going at their own pace and on their own journey.

Just like you and I have struggles, the people we come across everyday and even our own friends and family are going through their own internal challenges and battles whether they show it or not.  It doesn’t cost anything to be kind, compassionate or empathetic.  Challenge yourself until it becomes a habit to put yourself aside and try to see what it’s like to be that person you’re interacting with and what they’re feeling–make an effort to see life from their perspective.  See the other person as trying their best and having good intentions.  Everybody is doing the best they can with what they have.  So, flash a smile to that stranger, buy lunch for the local homeless and really mean it and listen when you ask how someone is doing.  We’re all capable of helping others and spreading sunshine wherever we go!  xoxo