Let's just begin with the fact that we all think that we know the extent of the people around us and who they are inside and out. But that is entirely false due to the fact that there are so many elements of our lives that we hide from one another. The fear that rises from the truth can truly separate you from those who care about you the most. Everyone has secrets and it's the elements of your life that you keep behind the door which remain there and grow overtime. It's scary to know that most people in your life have things they choose to keep to themselves and there are so many layers of a person that you may not even know in your own lifetime. But that's why it's important for us to open each other's doors and be present no matter how awkward or uncomfortable it may be.
Eventually doors close and there's absolutely no way to open them again, and we immediately begin to regret not even cracking the door open and having a conversation that may change one's life. My door is shut sometimes which is a flaw within myself that I need to begin to resolve due to the amount of incredible people who gladly have their doors open for me. When you love anyone in your life, it's important to remind them that you're there for them and you always will be, because you never know what could be happening behind their door. As you show your compassion and understanding for someone, they'll open up to you and it'll be as if this person as shown you a whole other aspect of their life. Have you ever asked someone if they were ok? That question within itself could open so many other doors that will lead you to a life changing conversation that could truly alter your views on someone's life.
Something I've noticed over my lifetime is that everyone is here to help one another which is actually amazing. No matter what position you hold in society or what job you obtain in your everyday life, you're doing something for someone and making their day a little bit brighter. Just by being here in this world you're making a difference and doing something that no one has done before. You might be walking on a different street, handing someone a coffee, or working in an office with tons of people, but you're doing something productive and making a change in someone's life. It may not be as apparent because seeing a change is a little difficult, but challenge yourself to think about new things you do everyday and how you could maybe knock on someone's door and see how they are feeling.
As life is constantly progressing so is one's mind so make sure that you're present in your own life as well as others on a daily basis. It just takes a few words, or starting a new conversation to impact one's life in ways that you couldn't even imagine. Please, be the change you want to see in the world and create a footprint everywhere you go for the rest of your life.
