It was a quiet, rainy morning at the food pantry I volunteer at. Per usual, I was outside with the other volunteers helping push out and prepare grocery carts filled with food for people coming by the church for their allotted monthly pickup. “Can I give you a hug?” The husband’s question took me a back for a moment, because most people just say, “thank you” and move on. After giving him a hug, I reached out to the wife and gave her big squeeze, and she squeezed me right back. The husband...

It's contagious, you know. When someone is so happy, you just naturally start smiling. They make you want to be happy. I have always wished that I was that kind of person, but to be completely honest, I think I've been on the receiving end so many times. Even today, I was checking out at a store, and the clerk was so funny and simply, happy. Their joy was so contagious that we almost became instant best friends. Anything we talked about was fun and brought happiness. It's the little things in...

People act without thinking With terrifying results Hatred can spread like wildfire Especially online People question nothing Act on baseless allegations They think they're doing the world a favor But instead, it's irreparable damage We live in a world where words are now weapons Where's your compassion? The thought of the benefit of the doubt Some actions can't be taken back Maybe just don't do them at all I hope you notice, There's an actual human behind that screen of yours Your words...