Society justifies the act of criticism. Society thrives on putting someone down just to get ahead and put someone else higher. Critics are everywhere, and it is the time we put them in their proper place. And by putting them in their place, I am not implying to be mean or equally critical of their actions. Critics can be shut down with a smile or act of kindness. The actions of a positive person are intimidating, to say the least, and some people do not know how to act when the reciprocated response is not a match to the criticism. We all know those people who like to throw digs to get ahead and make it seem like your own accomplishments are not worthy of praise. These negative people are compensating for whatever they do not have; I think a dose of encouragement fits the bill. Being an encourager is not always easy, and sometimes I struggle with this. On days when I feel like I am drowning in homework and dealing with fellow peers who are so wrapped up in their own little world to care about someone else, I have to remind myself, they too need the same encouragement I need. My mom once said, “Sometimes you have to muster up your own encouragement.” That got me to thinking. If I show encouragement to a person who is having an equal downer of a day, I am spreading positivity and making my own encouragement by making the day better for a peer. Everyone cannot be a receiver; some people simply have to be the encouragement for everyone. There are always going to be critics waiting to bring you down, and I am here to say that they need to be met with encouragement even in their negativity. Attitudes build a stone wall around a person’s heart. Kindness is the chisel needed to break the wall down and show a person another side to society. I challenge everyone to become an encourager because this transformative personality will begin to chip away at the stone-cold wall society has created to ensure no one feels secure in their efforts. Encouragement is never wrong, and in this, encouragers will rise. Stay Curious, Kayla ©Inquisitive Perspectives 2016
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Lesa Rembowski
4/18/2016 06:53:54 pm
You are one wise young lady! Sounds like you got it pretty much together. And wonderful parents who taught you well.
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