Hi friends,

Just wanted to share some of my thoughts from the last two weeks.

College and just life in general can be an interesting thing. Does anyone really have it all figured out? Are we all just faking it? How do some people really struggle and others seem to be just fine.

The last two weeks I have just come to be more understanding and just aware of all the bad that consumes so many people.

Everyone is going through something.

We live in such a self consumed world. People worried about how they look, how others perceive them,  what other people think, will I make the right decisions etc. etc. But, when we step back and take a second, everyone is going through something. So be empathetic. It could be something dark and scary. Something that they don’t want to tell you.  Or maybe, someone is dealing with the ups and downs with a friend. But they are right on the battlefield with that friend. Or maybe it is family drama, or loss, or financial struggles. You have no idea someone else’s circumstances.  You don’t know when someone’s smile is plastered on their face but not authentic. I can’t pretend to understand or try to guess everyone’s troubles. And don’t cast judgement when you don’t know the whole story. But this is a reminder that the world is bigger than you. It is compiled of all of us fighting our own battles. Or fighting a battle with a family member or friend.

So don’t bring anyone down. Be kind. Smile. Listen. Be there for the people you love.

x o x o,

Megan