a simple lesson

It can make or break your day.

That word, that one word, maybe two or three.

Hello,

with a smile on the side.

can brighten your day.

On the other hand...

One word can cut so deep that

the pain stays with you,

sometimes

Forever!

We must be careful with our words,

My daughter posted a photo on instagram

of something she liked,

someithing she is passionate about and

talented at,

and someone posted a comment that could have come across

very rudely,

someone noticed it and addressed it

and 

the young girl said she wasn't aware of how that comment

came across.

She was apologetic to my daughter,

 and I believe, very sincere.

My daughter has a private account so this is a friend

that had made the comment,

and Madi's teacher that caught it.

 I don't believe that the comment was intended

 to be rude or mean,

however,

I was so happy that Madi's teacher 

said something to make sure.

She was guarding my daughter's heart,

and

for that I am deeply grateful.

 

Even in our haste...

when we are talking to others 

or sharing and commenting on 

something,

whether it be facebook, instagram etc...

it is important to speak kindly.

What is our intention here?

Think about when someone says something  nice

about your hair, or what you are wearing.

You beam don't you? 

It feels good.

It can get you through a bad day even.

Now think of the opposite.

Can it not do the same?

Can't that harsh word stay with you through your day?

sometimes

these harsh words stay with us for a

lifetime.

It is a choice...

to be kind

or

to be mean.

To use our words for good or for bad.

What is it gonna be? 

It really is as simple as that!!!

There is a great post on the blog "Life As Of  Late"

about instagram, other social media

and your children.

Check it out.