Always Stay Humble and Kind

“Being Humble is more important than being wise because God doesn’t need a proud mouth that speaks much, but a kind heart that listens.” ~ Author Unknown

The world is in chaos and everyone is filled with emotion when horrors happen. We feel helpless to know what to do. How can we help? Do we get involved? Can we make a difference? My answer is always, YES! We may not be able to control what is happening across the globe but we can control what is in our world. This brings me to the title of today’s newsletter. Always be humble and kind.

I connect with music and and words are powerful to me. Tim McGraw wrote the song, “Always Be Humble and Kind” and the lyrics speak to everyone. Large or small, everyone is dealing with something every day. Most times we have no idea what another person may be facing. This song is a reminder to look at others with kind eyes. Worry about yourself yet don’t forget to lend a helping hand to someone else whenever you can. Leave criticism and judgement at the door when you encounter meanness, bullying, rudeness or anger. It simply means something else is going on which is causing the bad behavior. A kind gesture. A kind word. A smile. A look in the eye or a touch on the arm can convey a message which can turn things around. It might even mean you get a new friend.

Don’t forget to pray. Prayer changes things. The world needs help and we need to pray for it daily.

Below are the lyrics to “Always Be Humble and Kind“. I hope the words give you food for thought.

Humble And Kind
Tim McGraw

You know there’s a light that glows by the front door
Don’t forget the key’s under the mat
When childhood stars shine
Always stay humble and kind

Go to church ’cause your mamma says to
Visit grandpa every chance that you can
It won’t be wasted time
Always stay humble and kind

Hold the door, say “please”, say “thank you”
Don’t steal, don’t cheat, and don’t lie
I know you got mountains to climb
But always stay humble and kind
When the dreams you’re dreamin’ come to you
When the work you put in is realized
Let yourself feel the pride
But always stay humble and kind

Don’t expect a free ride from no one
Don’t hold a grudge or a chip and here’s why
Bitterness keeps you from flyin’
Always stay humble and kind

Know the difference between sleeping with someone
And sleeping with someone you love
“I love you” ain’t no pick-up line
So always stay humble and kind

Hold the door, say “please”, say “thank you”
Don’t steal, don’t cheat, and don’t lie
I know you got mountains to climb
But always stay humble and kind

When those dreams you’re dreamin’ come to you
When the work you put in is realized Let yourself feel the pride
But always stay humble and kind

When it’s hot, eat a root beer popsicle
Shut off the AC and roll the windows down
Let the summer sun shine
Always stay humble and kind

Don’t take for granted the love this life gives you
When you get where you’re going don’t forget to turn back around
And help the next one in line
Always stay humble and kind

If you get a chance, listen to Tim McGraw’s song. I hope you enjoy it. To you always being humble and kind and to others always being humble and kind to you.