All day I’d rather be the one getting hurt than the one doing the hurting because there’s something to be said for being the stone and not the stepper.
Standing out doesn’t always mean being the loudest. Sometimes standing out just means standing up for what you know in your heart is good to do and letting everyone else do the same.
If they don’t match up, that’s okay because THAT is not your business. Remember if you can’t make it better, don’t make it worse and you can’t be someone else’s conscience.
Be that one. That one who forgives when the deep offense has been committed. That one who loves when no one else does. That one who gives kindness to those who are mean. Be that one who looks past the insult, instead of seeing the pain that motivated it. That one who shines light upon those who sit in utter darkness. Because the impact of being that one runs far and wide. It brings healing to the wounded, joy to the sad, and hope to those in despair. Be that one.
Sheri Eckert
Deeper Than a Puddle 