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The neighbor whose kids wave at your every morning
The nurse who takes care of your parents
The grocery clerk, who helps you find what you need
The young woman who puts food out for the stray animals
The elderly couple who give out their favorite candy for Halloween
The student who helps the older man across the street
The truck driver who honks the horn to make your kids smile
The policeman who gives shoes to the homeless man
The firemen who open the firestation when it’s cold
The couple who runs a soup kitchen
The lady who tips so generously
The trash collector who helps you roll the trashcan out
The rescue workers who spent hours helping animals
The owner of your favorite restaurant who knows your name
The butcher who gives you a special cut for your dog
The teacher who tutors for free
The doctor who helps the ones without insurance
The clown who makes sick children laugh
The Lawyer who works pro bono
The family who stops the car to help a turtle arcoss the street
The neighbor who shovels your snow
Remember
they might not vote for the same party or have your political affiliation.
Remind yourself
they will still be the same, doing the same.
See them for what they are and what they do
These are the things we have to focus on. If we want to make the word truly a better place, it starts with us
Every day, countless kindess acts are being done by so many
Don’t forget and I know it can be hard
Don’t judge them for their vote, judge them for their acts.
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An excellent reminder.
What a powerful reminder in a time of so much division. We are all so much closer to the middle than we think. Kindness and empathy are the true paths to unity and peace.
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This is so special, Bridget, even though I think it ought to be something we consider all the time, But in today’s current climate many of us have lost sight of this truth. I think this is a very important way to think about others. Thank you!
Good advice. thanks
Love this Bridget.
Such an uplifting post
Thank you, Derrick. Here in the US, we are just a couple of days away from the mid-term election (something I will never understand) and our political mud fight is in full swing. Watching how we treat each other, is so inhumane, so heartless. Seeing how divided we have become, it’s heartbreaking, mind-boggling, and simply downright frightening.
Amen, Bridget
~David
Yes, so be it 🙂
I really enjoy this.
I am glad you did.
An excellent reminder, Bridget! We label others and forget that we all share the same humanity.
The moment you get the wrong label, or you are judged wrongfully yourself, that’s when you start thinking. At least that’s when I started using my brain -many, many years ago. Thank you reading, Rosaliene.
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This lady has an enlightening perspective! What if we looked for the goodness in people?
JoAnna, thank you for the reblog. I appreciate it. This is not about me or readers, likes or followers, but truly about the message. If we all just work a little bit on our attitude toward each other, perhaps this world and especially the USA becomes a better place (again). Thank you!
You are welcome. It’s a very important message!
We both wish for the same and hope for the best. Thanks again for the reblog. It came as a surprise and was greatly appreciated it.
You are very welcome. Every little bit of hope helps.
Sometimes I am surprised to find out a kind and caring person votes the opposite of me. But we have much more in common than we sometimes realize. Thank you for this much needed perspective!
I live in a republican state, I am surrounded by the ‘wrong side’ yet I happen to like many of them.
I think NC is generally considered republican, but I don’t see it as red or blue. I see a lot of diversity here, at least in the city.
Ohio is not diverse at all, I wish it would be.
I’m sorry. Maybe those in minority can support each other.
A timely reminder for your mid term elections, but also for us all, every day of our lives.
To be honest, it’s really hard sometimes. I need to remember how much I hate when people judge me without actually knowing me.