Daily Laugh

"Be kind, for everyone is fighting some sort of Battle"

Why is it human nature to judge first and ask questions later?

Do we all realize (myself included) how ridiculous we look when we judge someone, then become educated on the subject and suddenly, become sympathetic?

Must we be so quick to judge others to justify ourselves? We must, otherwise we wouldn't be so mail us to someone we really know very little about.

That trailer with the swing set falling apart outside, it's all they can afford.  At least they're doing what they can for their children.  It's amazing what children can do with an imagination and a broken swing set.  Children don't judge; we do.

You're driving down the street and you comment on someone making a horrible fashion statement; "Who would wear that?"  Did you ever stop to think they didn't ask for your opinion? They didn't look in the mirror this morning concerned about what you would think.

What about the guy who's supposed to be a nurse, taking care of you, but "he couldn't even start an I.V. because he's so shaky" and "his voice is so weird, he's creepy"? Maybe that nurse, who has spent his whole life caring for others, just got diagnosed with ALS. Maybe he's deteriorating so quickly that he can't keep up and it's all he can do to take care of himself.  He might not even get approved for disability, even though he's worked and contributed to society his whole life. Oh, yeah, and he has a baby on the way.

We're all so quick to judge "these people," but we're also the first ones to be sympathetic and show concern once we find out their real story.  How hypocritical.  (I'm not excusing myself of this behaviour. I am also guilty.)

So I say to you this: Be aware of your thoughts, as your thoughts transition into actions.  Next time you catch yourself judging anyone, replace those thoughts with three kind ones.  When people are minding their business, mind yours.

Make Krystle's Day

Well, as I quickly approach another birthday, which I am trying (unsuccessfully) to avoid, I sit wondering (at the request of family for present ideas) what I really need. Well intentions aside (and hopefully I don't insult when I say), I'm tired of getting stuff just to get stuff. So I really have been trying to think of what I need... But honestly, I can't come up with anything. Then I read the Calgary Sun, and come across an article "Make Jens Day." This inspired a wonderful idea and solution to my problem. For my birthday, please skip the presents. I really do appreciate the thought and kindness but (unless you're gifting a trip outside North America, lol) I really don't need or want anything material.

What would be amazing is if every person who reads this performs one random of of kindness (or more, of you like, of course!). This could be anything, the possibilities are endless, and it truly is what would make me happy. Open the door for someone, smile at a stranger, donate a toonie to a charity, drop off some cans that have been sitting in your pantry for months. Offer to watch a friends kids for an hour, say thank you, wish somebody to have a wonderful day. Pray for the health Of others, visit someone who needs visitors, send flowers anonymously, pay for the person behind you in drive-thru, mow your neighbors lawn. Make your wife coffee, tell your children how proud of them you are, learn something about your elders. 

The possibilities are endless, but it wold make my day :) I will perform many acts of kindness, but for now, I will thank God that I am making up for lost time with some amazing family and enjoying all that Yellowknife has to offer (even the rain!) XO Krystle