tell them

i love you. three simple words. they mean the world to some people, break it for others. those three little words, three easy words, are not said enough in this world of hatred, war, fighting. in america, our divorce rate is over 50%. that's not to say that simply saying these words would change that, but people need to feel loved, they need to feel affirmed. there's this book called "the 5 languages of love" it speaks about the 5 different ways people show love. i took the test, and i show love through words of affirmation and personal touch, so i might be a little bias in this post, thinking that people need to hear these words, but i do believe it's true.

always know that accidents happen and lives are lost. it's always tragic, wether they were sick for a long time, or it happened in an instant. letting that person know you care, letting them know how much you love them is always better than not. in america, there is forward thinking. people are always rushing, running ahead to the next step. what is more important than family, than relationships. it takes 3 seconds to say 'i love you' and a lifetime to regret it.

realize now what you have, appreciate your parents, appreciate the necessities, but know that people are always more important than belongings. money alone does not make people happy. you need someone to share it with. know that the people in your life love you and that they want you to succeed. know that people will help you, and don't be afraid to ask if you need something. don't feel like you can do it alone, because you can't, and most importantly, YOU DON'T HAVE TO. god set up support systems, he made us able to form relationships to help both ourselves and others. send your thank-you notes along with random "you're sweet" notes. tell people you care. it'll change your day, their day, and your outlook on life.