During the holidays, all of a sudden we find ourselves trying to recover somehow our behavior, and  try to be more supportive, and caring and start participating in donating campaigns or we’ll make a ton of gifts without expecting anything, etc…

Just, don’t do it.

Do not try to be that kind correct person for a day, or only during this month. I’ll say it again: Don’t do it.

Be a kind person (let’s try it) but during the whole year, with the people you see on an everyday basis, not only with the ones you see as homeless or in need.

Don’t worry if you’re not seen as the citizen of the year on the pictures of your timeline. If no one notices that you helped your co worker at the office, if they didn’t saw you or heard about it, that doesn’t mean you didn’t do it.

Being sympathetic and kind will not always get you on the spotlight, but it sure means a lot and has a huge impact on any community.

Commonly we plan our vacations, the dinner, the trips and how the celebration will be… but there are some people that for some reason for which I’ve no answer, won’t be able to stay, or share those moments, nor celebrate with their loving ones.

It is a sad reality that some people leave our world in unexpected moments. Through some ways that can become devastating and unquestionable, leaving behind some hearts broken. For this same reason let’s not be such “good people” only during December. Let’s be that type of people every month of the year. Trying to make some nice gestures day to day. Having simple reunions with those who still are present, enjoying and making memories while living.

This sure brings all type of situations, but tolerance and patience will truly help, without forgetting empathy and making an effort to be comprehensive with their situations and experiences.

Unfortunately there were some people I couldn’t hug during Christmas, but that’s the life cycle, that’s part of the uncertainty of this journey; for that same reason, we must live our present and do not take anything or anyone for granted.

A short while ago, I met this girl who turned out to be a great person and has now become my friend; Together with her family, they buy some packages of cookies and bring them in their cars, for any “just in case” situation. Therefore, if they look at someone in need for food (or a kind gesture) they offer them some cookies and shared them. They do this every day, every time they see someone on those situations. In my opinion, they’re being nice, and kind, as simple as that.

I’m not sharing this for you to do the same, it is just to give you a simple example of this little acts on a common day, which doesn’t require a great economical effort or time, but it does requires empathy and solidarity.

Being nice to the groceries’ employee, saying “thank you” to the waiter at the restaurant, smiling while waiting on the line, that’s what makes you a polite person, and besides being kind, it is 100% free.

Let’s not wait till December to take some time to help others. Yes, it definitely could be more meaningful because of the holidays and the feelings it causes, but with small gestures and actions we can make a difference every day and not only during a specific celebration.

With a few days ahead to finish this 2017, that could be a good goal or purpose for a short, medium and large period of time, that will impact on a personal way but also on the life of others.

That’s the challenge, to be a good person… not only during the holidays, but, every day.