Judith felt like no one understood her. She wished someone would reach out to her and check how she was. After all, that’s what she would do for a friend.

It dawned on Judith that there would be many of her friends going through difficult situations at that very moment. It would be a brave and selfless step for her to reach out to them instead of waiting for them to reach out to her. 

If she decided to just mull over her complaints, she would be left feeling unhappy. However, if she reached out to someone else, they would feel better and she would feel better as a result too. 

Surely that was the better option. 

Dear you,

We expect a lot from others sometimes. When we are struggling with something, it is natural to want to be understood and cared for. However, others might not respond in a way we are expecting or hoping for.

Perhaps instead of complaining and getting upset about this, we ourselves can take a more compassionate approach. We can be the friend to them that you want them to be for you. 

When we set aside our own issues and take a more selfless approach, our kindness can have a lasting impact. This can deeply touch others and who knows, maybe this will motivate them to help you in the future too. 

When we do things for others without expecting anything in return, we show true kindness. When we are in difficulty, it can help to take the focus off ourselves and put others first.

Thank you for reading. And don’t forget, spread your smile 😊