I am starting this post not really having a clear idea of what to write about. I mean I have friends dealing with unhealthy attachments. People who are just trying to survive the day. And others that are burning the candle at both ends. All around us is mental health. Everywhere are tests and celebrations. Everyone is living a good day or just a day survived. We are so easy to hide feelings, thoughts, and emotions. Hide away that we are struggling. But so easy to share the laughter, the smiles, even if it might be fake.
It takes seconds to smile at someone. It takes minutes to offer a hug. Only a few minutes or an hour to ask someone if they are okay. Maybe little time to sit with a friend. The smallest effort to listen and care. And with technology today, even a text message or a little picture could turn a life around. Another words, it doesn’t take much. Yet so few do it.
I have a friend that just came home from the hospital, another with a mother in the hospital fighting cancer. A friend that is in a divorce and my own life too. I offer each one a simple message to let them all know I am here if they need a friend. Whether to get their minds off of their trouble or even just a hug. I have my own friends that reach out to me to make sure I am okay as well.
Life will continue to move on with each tick of the clock. With each sunrise and sunset, the days pass by. It is not hard to offer a hand. Even easier to share a smile. These little touches can save a life that is drowning in the dark. Please reach out and offer the smile, the moment. Give the hug. I promise, it will help you too.
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