This I Believe

Small Things Matter

                As I have begun to grow up, I realize how the small things that people do to show an act of kindness matters. Well, growing up as a child I was always told to treat people like you will want to be treated because you never know what people are going through. Many people of through different situations that they may fight to get through every day. These are the people who hide their pain inside and you will never know. This is the way the small acts of kindness are useful because they are helpful, although it is small to you it could make a difference in someone else’s life.

            Some of the smallest things that seem like no one can see are the acts of kindness that are appreciated the most. Those include smiling, encouraging others, listening to what others have to say, giving hugs, and many more. These acts are so simple and don’t require any money. It doesn’t take much to show that you care and are concerned. The least you could do is be a positive figure in someone’s life and give them good things to remember about you.

            There are many days I have made someone’s day by doing something kind and nice. One time for Thanksgiving, my family made a box for an elderly lady. This lady was so happy to have the wonderful food box we gave her. You never know how a person was feeling before you brightened up their day. It also made me excited and smile because I was helping someone and being a blessing. Age is nothing but a number, so no matter how old you may be you still are capable of making a difference.

Being kind is something everyone should want to be seen as. There are times you have to forget about yourself and try to help people out who are in need. It doesn’t take much to show that you are there for someone because there is going to be a day that you need someone to lean on, and we all will want a kind and generous person to be there for us. Also you should make people feel like they are important and their voice is heard. Many people feel like no one is going to listen to their ideas and decisions, but if you encourage them they will feel better.

Small things absolutely matter to me and I hope others too. You as a human need to learn that you don’t always have to go over and above to make people smile and be happy. Doing small and simple things like smiling and sitting with someone are great things to do to be kind also. No one knows how other people are feeling inside or what they are going through so we have to learn how to just do nice things out of our heart. I believe that small acts of kindness matter.