To Save A Life

What makes someone feel loved, or even valued? I believe for everyone it's different. Some people may feel loved when kind words or said to them, others, when kind actions are done. Some may feel loved when they are physically touched or given a gift. What causes someone to decide that they are not valued or worth people's time. It's really no one specific who can cause this problem, but rather an accumulation of people.

I recently watched this movie that was based on a true story of a high schooler who committed suicide and how it affected his childhood friend who had continually ditched him over the years. This kid felt so unloved and useless not just because his "friend" kept being a jerk to him but because people were continually being mean to him. He felt so unloved, useless and miserable that he took his own life. Sure this is an extreme example, but it happens a lot more than we think. That saying, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." is a complete lie.We don't really think about the affect our words and actions have on people. We often say something without even realizing that it may hurt someone. And we often forget that kindness is free and the result that it brings is freeing.

Make an effort to watch not only what you say, but what you do, it could potentially save some one's life.

{Chelsea}