by Ashley Strehl, Editor-in-Chief
Being kind is one of the most important things you can do in this life.
When you pass on, don’t you want to be remembered as someone who was kind above all else?
I was, as usual, struggling with coming up with an idea to write about in my column this week last night. This year, one of my resolutions was to be more positive, and I hope you all have noticed that theme in all of my columns thus far.
Because of this, my options as to what to write about can seem scarce at times.
Anyway, last night I was at Walmart and I was loading my groceries from my cart into my car. As I finished, I went to put my cart away in the corral. A lady came up behind me and offered to take my cart to the corral because her car was parked next to it anyway.
I did not know this woman and she did not know me. She was simply doing me that favor because she was being kind.
I really appreciated that. It is comforting to know that there are still kind people in the world.
When you turn on the news all that seems to be airing is bad news. Not to hate on my own people, but the media can be so crude some times.
When someone is kind towards you, just take a moment to appreciate that. Then, pay it forward, be kind towards someone else.
I often ponder how different the world would be if everyone passed on the kindness that was shown to them.
Paying it forward doesn’t have to be elaborate. I mean, the lady I met in the Walmart parking lot just took my cart, and that meant a lot to me.
Open the door for someone, tell them they look nice today or just say hello with a smile. Little things can make a big difference.
I hope you all take something away from this column and spread the message. Be kind and generous and see how it can change your life.