On a rainy day, when my little one was napping, I decided to treat my son, Max, to a Star Wars movie for his kindness towards his under-the-weather sister. While I was tackling a mountain of laundry, I casually mentioned, “Man, that Darth Vader really gives me the creeps.” Max’s eyes widened, and he gasped, “Mom, there’s good in Darth Vader! Sure, he’s on the dark side, but he’s not all bad.” This sparked a lively discussion about the battle between good and evil, and how even the most unlikely characters might have a spark of goodness if we look closely enough.
Lately, I’ve felt like I’ve been in a real-life episode of “People Can Be Rude.” I encountered a nurse who was abrupt during a phone call about a prescription, a driver who honked and yelled when I stopped at a green light lost in thought, and a man who dramatically threw his hands up when Max and I crossed the street while having the walk signal. Little ears were tuned in, and after trying my best to remain polite with the nurse, I turned to my husband and exclaimed, “Wow, what was up with her? So rude!” Max chimed in, “Mom, everyone has off days. Just be nice to her, and maybe she’ll be nice back.” This insightful boy teaches me valuable lessons regularly, reminding me that kindness is crucial, even when it’s hard.
Reflecting on those moments, I realized I’ve also been guilty of being thoughtless. I’ve thrown my hands up in frustration and muttered things I didn’t mean. Perhaps that nurse was having a tough day, maybe she needed a coffee break. The driver could have been running late to pick up her child from daycare, and the man who gestured angrily might have been dealing with personal loss. We can’t know their stories, but we all have days when we’re less than our best selves. If we’re lucky, we’re met with understanding instead of anger when we slip up.
Today, my son reminded me to approach others with a kinder heart. I’m determined to work on it this week, to offer a smile when faced with a frown. As he pointed out, even Darth Vader has a bit of good in him—maybe he just needs a dash of empathy.
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To summarize, our interactions with others often reflect our own experiences. By practicing empathy and kindness, we not only uplift ourselves but also those around us. So let’s try to remember that everyone has their battles; a little understanding can go a long way.
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