A kind word or act is some times all it takes.

A kind word or act is some times all it takes.

Or the reverse; a smart remark or off colored joke even though not intended to hurt someone, may have on unexpected effect.

Have you ever been talking to a friend or co worker about someone else (not gossip) just a passing conversation about them?

What do you do when they walk in to the room right then? Do you joke and say something like "Well Speak of the Devil" or just stop talking all together.

Ever wonder what that person is feeling right at the moment, or have you ever been on the receiving side of that situation?

They might already be having a emotional day and that small thing could be the "straw that broke the camels back". Your remark or action at that point can cause insecurity or self doubt. It could cause anger and a whole slew of other negative emotions.

I challenge you to lift up the people around you.

Tell them how much you value their work or their spirituality.
Thank them for all that they do.
Wish them a wonderful day.
Offer to help them and mean it!

Add value to those around you and in doing so you will increase your value to them. This builds trust and strengthens the connections we all ready have, and just may create new connections your weren't even trying to build.