We need to hear and heed this NOW more than EVER!
Be kind.
Be understanding.
People are fragile, whether they show it or not.
Learn to recognize the frightened child in everyone by listening rather than speaking.
Just as you were when you were a child—afraid of failure—you will undoubtedly be tempted as an adult with the fear of not being accepted by your peers.
None is exempt! Some are just better at masking it than others.
Remember that you have been given not a spirit of fear, but a spirit of dynamic power and strength, creativity and generosity, self-discipline and wisdom.
You’ve been equipped with power to call out fear in yourself, and even in others, and banish it by the authority you carry in Christ Jesus.
Believe it and you will be a kinder, more generous person.
Live it and you will understand the plight of all persons.
When you begin empathizing with others and responding in sympathy to their needs, you can help anyone and everyone in your sphere of influence.
If kindness (sympathy) and understanding (empathy) have evaded you, you have evaded being the best version of yourself.