A quick post to share a video circulating on Facebook that touched me in a profound way. Ever since getting my neurological diagnosis a few years ago I’ve been keenly more aware of how little we see into moments that define each others lives — pain, joys and everything in between. Your co-worker’s mother might be undergoing chemo, a passerby might be elated after a recent proposal, the emotions are endless and yet we rarely see them. Last week we were dealt some heartbreaking news that I’m not quite ready to share — yet less than 24 hours later, I turned myself “on” for a two-hour meeting with a new client. For a worker bee like me it was almost a nice distraction but another reminder that the folks on the other side of the table had no clue. Nor, did I know much about what was going on behind-the-scenes in their lives.
Just a friendly reminder the next time you’re feeling short tempered that perhaps that person about to be on the receiving end is facing a battle you’d never imagine. Paying one person an unexpected compliment, sharing an extra smile (something I’ve made a particular habit with seniors, perhaps simply thinking about my own grandparents), holding back from harsh words or just holding a door might be a small moment in your day that totally changes the outlook for another.
