let's be friends

[TWO HUNDRED]

I was thinking today that the small efforts in life that anyone can make like a hand shake or the opening of a door, is something that effects everyone differently, but otherwise is generally similar in all cultures. Little things like smiles, like incentives, words of wisdom or good fortune, hugs. If you don't appreciate these things, you have no choice but to appreciate the thought at least, the intention. It is unbeluievably rude to deny an intention, especially the good ones.

I think everyone would be a lot happier with better intentions. For example, when someone walks into a grocery store, and they're waiting in line with their potatoe bag and canned tuna, and they go to set down their items on the conveyor belt, the person infront of them will probably grab the stick separator that disconnects the items of the person infront from the person behind,. This action is purely for politeness, and common, and it actually really well recieved among humans everywhere. It shows respect and dignity for the person behind's items, and it shows pride that there is a disconnect there, and it truly it just a soft gesture of kindness.

I like it when people do nice things for other people. Even if the intentions are the only nice thing there, it is supposed to be a nice thing, so recieve it as such.

That's what happens when little kids try to do nice things. Their intention is good, wanting to help put the dishes away, but when everything is in its wrong spot, take it with a grain of salt, because they were trying to help. Don't get frustrated, show them where to put the things next time, and thank them this time. This is common courtesy, and commonly common knowledge.

But some people I've noticed lately have no clue what is appropriate when it comes to sensitivity and kindness, and it is disappointing.

So today, if you see someone in your life who you think deserves a break, do something nice for them, or anyone! Take my advice, it's fufilling, I promise!

Love and hugs,

Jess :]