Kind words shared for those in need
Using the restroom isn’t usually more than just a flush and wash experience. However, today was more than that at Oregon State University.
I didn’t expect to see any kind words when walking into the women’s restroom, but I was pleasantly surprised. Along the length of the mirror different colored sticky notes had kind words.
“You have the power to change your thoughts,” said anonymous.
Just those words were so powerful to me. It left me feeling happy and had me thinking positively the rest of the day.
“There is always someone to care and listen,” said UC Davis.
This is true. Someone, somewhere is there waiting to care and listen to you. You’re not alone and it’s nice to know that.
“Love yourself,” said anonymous.
It is very important to love yourself. First and foremost loving yourself is definitely important. If you can’t love yourself than how are you suppose to love others? The answer, you can’t.
Prior to seeing these kind words I felt overwhelmed and like the whole world was crushing me. I didn’t feel prepared to take on the world and whatever it threw at me. But after simple acts of kindness I see things a little differently.
Even if it was just for today, the words meant everything to me. It brightened my mood and inspired me. I think that more people should do this.
I’m forever thankful to the anonymous individual or individuals who participated in the kind words in the women’s restroom in Milam Hall at OSU. Thank you very much and I appreciate what you did.
Blog by Melissa Chandler
