Love - Pay it Forward

I just received some very sad news from a dear friend of mine. I had no idea what to say. Sometimes there are no words that can comfort...all I could do was hug her...and let her know I am here if she needs me.

Often, when really bad things happen, that is all we can do, and all that is expected.

Though, we feel as if we want to do more, make it better somehow...

I am reminded of the negativity I've been seeing on FB lately, and my own negativity. It all seems even more petty than it did before. That is not to say that we don't all have down moments, that we don't all sometimes feel absolutely defeated, even by the smallest things (the straw that broke the camel's back) But I think it is important to realize that other people are going through stuff too. Not necessarily worse stuff (though sadly, that is sometimes the case) but definitely painful stuff. I have recently discovered that by caring about others, genuinely caring, I suddenly feel better too...

Take a moment to count your blessings instead of the little things that go wrong from day to day...

And then, send some prayers and good thoughts out to those you care about. Call a friend who you know is having a hard time and really listen to what they have to say. Send a "thinking of you" card to someone you have not spoken to in a while. You never really know who might be in need of a little extra love...

You might just find that by opening your heart up to others, possibly even taking some time for someone in need, you heal your own heart...and the little things just don't matter so much anymore.

And the big things? Have no fear - when we send love out, we get love back. By being a friend, caring and loving others...we have people who care, and love us in return.

Show love, and you will always have love.