One Kind Word Can Change The World

Everyone has had a bad day.  One where one thing after another goes wrong.  Where the weather, children, coworkers and pets seem to be plotting to make sure your day continues on a downward spiral.  Sometimes all it takes to turn your world around is one kind word.  Someone takes a moment to smile at you, or compliment you and suddenly everything is back to being alright.

You could argue that it is all about perception, and you would be right.  What it really boils down to is a feeling of approval that counteracts a sense of being out of control.  Frustration melts away into a sense of balance and acceptance.  It lightens the perception of a heavy load.

Can this be achieved by an individual without the help of another?  Tentatively I say yes because I see evidence of this in naturally happy upbeat people.  Don't get me wrong, they have their bad days too, but they bring themselves out.  Sometimes by using humor or showing love to another, exhibiting kindness or positive attention you can break down incredibly high and resistive walls in yourself and in others.

Imagine a world where everyone opted to do one nice thing a day to or for someone who obviously was having an 'off' day.  The world wouldn't be perfect, but it sure would seem like a better place to live!