The recurring theme I feel that is the most important piece of living a meaningful life, is showing up for people, and showing love and kindness to others. At the most challenging points in my life, I wouldn’t have survived (or would have felt very dark and alone) had other people not shown me kindness or lent a helping hand. This is a choice people make, not something they’re “required” to do, or have to do because of their job. It’s out of the kindness of their hearts, by choice, to help someone in need, or to do a kind act or show a kind gesture, whether big or small, or just show up for someone. I notice, I feel it, appreciate it, and try to always pass it on.

At the end of the day, it is acts of love and kindness that I will remember others for, and hope others remember about me.