As we make our way into the season of holiday cheers, we are reminded to count our blessings and be thankful for all that we have. We find ourselves focusing on the good around us, and for a short amount of time, the negatives that once seemed so large are now so minuscule compared to all the positives. 

This being said, we can only wish to have that holiday cheer surround us all year round, but unfortunately reality is still a thing. Within all the craziness of our lives, it is difficult to not focus in on the negative influences surrounding us. Whether this be people who may rub you the wrong way, or just those "bad vibes" we sometimes catch from a simple surface level conversation with someone. 

For many of us, we don't have the time to sit down and get to know everyone we meet. As much as we would like to know more about the people around us, it just isn't possible all the time. 

Now just because time is limited does not mean that anyone should be judged off their flaws. Each and every one of us have a sparkle within us that many do not take the time to embrace because we often times focus more on the negatives of others. 

Being guilty of this doesn't make you a bad person; it makes you human. We are guilty of over thinking first impressions, judging people based off absolutely nothing and letting rumors impact our individual opinions of others.  

Many of us forget how contagious positivity can be. We are always told to find the positives in every situation, so why not do the same for every person? For all you know, you could have an amazing connection with someone if you just look past the negatives and focus in on finding something positive about the person. 

It can be so easy to let what others say impact your own opinion but as you catch yourself judging an individual off little things, think about the way you want to be viewed. 

We have all made mistakes or given someone the wrong first impression, yet we still hope to be given a chance by everyone we meet, because we know those things do not determine who we actually are. 

Everyone has something amazing to offer, and whatever that be, everyone deserves the chance to be known, not for the rumors or their past, but for that little sparkle. For all you know it may be exactly what you have been looking for in a person.