The other day on Facebook, my attention was caught by a meme. All of our news feeds are cluttered with them, but this one jumped off the screen.
"Be an encourager. The world has plenty of critics already".
Go back and read that again. Think about the last few days. Did you encourage someone? Or did you complain or criticize?
We are all guilty of excess criticism. With women, it has become a national sport. We pick apart anyone who lives in a different way from us. It doesn't even have to be a large difference. I have witnessed women denigrating another based solely on the year of the make of her car. Really???
How many times have you seen slideshows of "Walmart People" on social media? Why would anyone think it was acceptable to not only take someone's photo while they are shopping, but to hold them up to ridicule on an international stage?
Then we have the foodies. Whether through ignorance of those who live in food deserts or just plain meanness, I have frequently seen criticism of individuals based solely on their dinner choice. Who are we to judge anyone by such a standard?
The world needs more encouragers. Smile at the woman you pass in Walmart. Compliment the janitor on a job well done. As you pass the security guard, wish him a pleasant evening.
These are not impossible tasks. All they require is a split second of thought before the mouth is opened or the enter key is pressed. Give it a try -- be an encourager.
Love,
Jerri
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