Thursday, March 19, 2020

This I Believe Essay - Zoe Meyer

Be Kind-

As we go through our lives, we face many challenges. Sometimes these challenges can alter our attitude to where we can be cruel towards others. But as we go through life, we need to remember that we are not the only one going through hard times. Other people have parents going through divorces. Other people suffer from debilitating illnesses. Other people go through losses of loved ones. Other people suffer through heartbreak, whether from a significant other or from broken friendships. Other people suffer, so remember that and be kind.
I remember a significant moment at the end of the last school year. I was going through a really hard time with my health, my parents, and my friend group. I just couldn't hold in my tears anymore. So I raised my hand and ran to the bathroom. I broke down in tears and was having a full-on meltdown in the high school bathroom. All of a sudden, a girl walked in and saw me crying. I was so embarrassed and was ready to call my mom to pick me up from school. No one but my mom has ever seen me cry like that before, let alone a girl I've never seen before in my life. Instead of brushing me off or leaving, she looked at me and asked me what was wrong. I don't remember exactly what I said, but instead of her saying she was sorry and wished she could help me, she just asked if she could give me a hug. I accepted, and I felt cared for. It might sound strange, a random stranger in the girls bathroom giving me a hug, but it was so warm. I'll never forget her and her kindness towards me. It's the simple acts of kindness like that. Being kind instead of having snotty attitudes and cold stares is the key to happiness. Not only if you're the one going through a tough time, if you help someone with their hard time it can also make you feel good.

5 comments:

  1. I almost wrote about kindness too. I think being kind is one of the most important things. Especially since you don't know what battles other people are facing. I also think it's hard to be kind at times, and I think more people need to be kind. I'm sorry to hear about your situation and hope everything's better now. I'm so glad someone was able to show you kindness during that time. - Grace Anne

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  2. I think being kind to others is very important. We never know what they are going through and being kind to them could help them tremendously like it did with you. When you're kind to someone you never know the impact it has on them. Though, for them, a simply hug may change their lives completely. - Briley Douglas

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  3. I agree with you. Being kind to another person can have such a huge impact on them, especially if they are going through a hard time. I think our world would be such a better place if everyone would be kind to others and lend out a helping hand instead of resorting to being mean. I'm happy someone was able to reach out to you with kindness while you were having a hard time. - Katie Towery

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