So You Had a Bad Day...

Alright, let me preface this post by noting this...I am an overly happy individual. I understand that days exist when we are to face trials and tribulations and suffer for Christ, but I end up with a smile on my face more times than not. It is actually quite difficult for me to understand that we do in fact live in the real world and people aren't always "chipper."

Now, I'll be honest. My first instinct is to buy some wood and help these "less than chipper" individuals build a bridge so they can get over the river they're cryin', but I'm working every day to be more empathetic. I've been really challenged recently on this empathy and also on how to identify and help those in need of assistance. Some people just need space, others need counsel, and even more just need prayer, and I want to be there for all of the above.

I used to have a goal in life of making everyone around me smile. The only problem with this is that I lost a lot of respect and credibility the way I'd make people smile and laugh (usually it happened at the expense of others). My new goal is to spread joy. Sure I'd love people to smile, but I want their hearts to shine first, and their faces to smile second. This new approach seems to do much more for my relationships with others than the former one.

That's all I got for today. I'll be back later!

Still smilin',
Bobby