The Struggle IS real, and YOU could be a part of easing it.

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” ~Plato

I have always loved this quote because it doesn't pull any punches.

Each moment of our lives, someone, somewhere, is in need of kindness. Every day people endure stressful jobs, complicated relationships, and backbreaking responsibility. Every day people battle life-threatening disease, face uncertain futures, and struggle to survive.

You don’t have to eradicate world hunger. Simply do something good every day.

Making a difference often takes time, and our kindness may not grow roots until long after we’ve fertilized the flower beds. Focus on the act of giving, rather than the results of your actions. Detach from the outcome, and you’ll be free to make a difference in ways you never imagined. It’s not the results that soothe our souls; it is the action of being kind.

In a complex world, kindness has incredible power.

It is humbling to think that I have so much to give when the truth is I have so much more to learn.

Don't let the manic of Monday distract you from learning more about being an easer of pain.  Go slowly. Breathe, smile and be present. Seek opportunities to make a difference, embrace the moments, and be grateful for every choice you make. Let the tickle of knowing you took a risk versus ignoring a need make you chuckle a little.

So how about it? Get a little crazy with your kindness this week.

Cheers.