"You Are Soooo Nice"

If you ask any random aquantance of mine what their impression is of me they will undoubtedly say "she is so nice". I'm continually suprised how many people are amazed by simple courtesy and respect. What does that say about our society today. I lived in a small town for a very long three years and I found it difficult to connect with anyone there. It seems that the people there were very suspicious of me. They thought I must have had ulterior motives and thought me "fake". I found it intolerable, I fell into a depression and eventually had to move away to cleanse myself of such a negative place.

I now live in a great little city and have made many genuine friendships that will stand the test of time.

The story doesn't end there though. Unfortunately there are the cynical and jaded everywhere we go. Last week I had a day from hell. I worked very hard and found little comfort in those around me. When I asked for help I was confronted with zero understanding and sarcasm. I really felt alone and misunderstood. I think those of us who make it our mission to be kind have a much harder time dealing with those who aren't. My heart is my very favorite part of me. I can look in the mirror and truly say I am the kindest person I can be.

We all have our problems and have been hurt, stepped on and screwed over but you can't let that change you and make you bitter. Remember that every negative thing you say takes seven positive remarks to undo. It can be hard to put on a smile some days but if you can brighten just one persons day then you have contributed to the good of us all.