Always Stay Humble and Kind...

Got up early this morning looking for some inspiration to start my day.

Was having my morning cup of wake-up and watching music videos on VH1 as I am apt to do.

Every once in a while, I'll switch it over to the CMT channel to check out a few country videos.

And.... there it was....

My Day.... No check that.... My Life Inspiration.

Listened to this song by one of my favorite country artists - Tim McGraw - and just got lost in the message.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awzNHuGqoMc

"Humble And Kind"

You know there's a light that glows by the front door
Don't forget the key's under the mat
Childhood stars shine, always stay humble and kind
Go to church 'cause your momma says to
Visit grandpa every chance that you can
It won't be wasted time
Always stay humble and kind

Hold the door, say please, say thank you
Don't steal, don't cheat, and don't lie
I know you got mountains to climb but
Always stay humble and kind
When the dreams you're dreamin' come to you
When the work you put in is realized
Let yourself feel the pride but
Always stay humble and kind

Don't expect a free ride from no one
Don't hold a grudge or a chip and here's why
Bitterness keeps you from flyin'
Always stay humble and kind
Know the difference between sleeping with someone
And sleeping with someone you love
"I love you" ain't no pick up line so
Always stay humble and kind

Hold the door, say please, say thank you
Don't steal, don't cheat, and don't lie
I know you got mountains to climb but
Always stay humble and kind
When those dreams you're dreamin' come to you
When the work you put in is realized
Let yourself feel the pride but
Always stay humble and kind

When it's hot, eat a root beer popsicle
Shut off the AC and roll the windows down
Let that summer sun shine
Always stay humble and kind
Don't take for granted the love this life gives you
When you get where you're goin
Don't forget to turn back around
And help the next one in line
Always stay humble and kind

I mean, come on.....

How many times have you ever got up in the morning and said....

"My goal for today is to be Humble and Kind".

I'm the world's worst at this always focusing on myself and my daily activities.

You wanna know why it's so hard to be Humble and Kind?

Because it requires us to focus on someone else other than ourselves.

It requires us to step back and put someone else first..... to walk behind.... to support and to nurture...

And, most importantly, it opens us up to the possibility and the potential that.....

We will be hurt or disappointed or betrayed.

I gotta say that every time in my life that I have become too focused on my accomplishments and on my own sense of importance -

Life has had a way of taking all that away from me...

And reminding me to always stay....

Humble and Kind.