This topic has resonated in my head since Sunday. So let’s dive into it. Being nice is an action or phrase that does hurt anyone’s feelings. But, let’s be honest, it was lie. To say something nice, but in the back of your mind, you are not saying, thinking about or doing anything that true or genuine. Being kind is staying true to yourself and being true to the friend. So, when is the last time you were kind and true to a friend? Everyone know the famous saying about if you can’t say something nice. I will let you finish the sentence.
A couple of years ago, I met a person who treated me with an attitude and ignored me. I later found out that they thought I was fake and acting fake. If I offended you in anyway, I apologize. I do not normally offend people and I am often misunderstood. I’ve been taught to be kind or just let it go. I’m still letting go, because my fake-ness was misunderstood as being true to myself. Sometimes, being true can offend people who take it for being fake. Knowing the difference is what growth brings you.
There is that word again…growth.
Growth is being true to yourself. Growth is something that others can see, but to your understanding is apart of you. But during my freshman year in high school, I had an encounter with a Belmont student, who taught me that sleeping in bible class was not taken lightly. I’ll admit, I was tired. I had to wake up every morning at 5am, get cleaned up, eat breakfast and go to school. I was usually one of first students in the building. I had six classes and the first one was computer class. During high school classes, I can’t remember ever sleeping, but I am not going to lie. I just do not remember. The Belmont student is significiant because he taught me that staying awake will let you hear what God is trying to tell you. He taught me that self is worth every ounce of my listening and my growth knows no bounds if God is leading my path. Thank you, Belmont student, for reminding me to stay awake in class and being kind. You are much appreciated.
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