Sunshine Soul
Editor’s note: Originally written but left unpublished on August 23rd, 2018. I’m sharing it now with a fresh perspective, as both the moment and meaning still hold value. Updated slightly to reflect the growth and gratitude I carry with me today.
Welcome, kind souls and deep feelers.
There was a time in college when I crossed paths with someone whose presence felt like pure light. A friend, who, without even trying, reminded me how healing it is to be seen. We were both figuring things out in our own ways, but somehow, in the middle of it all, she showed up for me in ways I didn’t even know I needed.
Back then, I was navigating self-doubt and feeling unsure about so much. But every time we talked, I felt heard, truly heard. Our conversations often stretched for hours, often about the same things replaying in my head. Yet, they never made me feel like a burden. They made me feel like my words mattered. Like I mattered.
There’s a special kind of grace in friendships like that. The kind where presence says more than advice ever could. I don’t remember everything we said, but I’ll never forget how they made me feel. Supported. Accepted. Loved.
This individual even helped me to get a job during that time, something so small on the surface but it meant the world to me. It wasn’t just about the job. It was the gesture, the care, the belief in me when I didn’t quite believe in myself. That was the sweetest part.
Looking back, I can’t help but believe they were meant to cross my path. Maybe just for that season. Maybe just to remind me: things really can get better.
As a signature of my blog, I’d like to end this post with a suggestion to “Pass on kindness.” There’s no time like the present to Inspire Those Who Inspire You. Acts of kindness, no matter how big or small, can have a direct, positive impact on someone else. Go out there today and change someone’s life for the better!
***These are my personal opinions and may not be those of my employer.***
