Today Was Different

Two sites I've been to today have changed the way I think about myself and how I think about other people. They show little entries that random people write. The two sites present two different things.

http://www.givesmehope.com/ is a website that shows little instances that people have in everyday life that gives them hope. The smallest act of kindness can change a life. It could be as simple as smiling to someone, or giving them a small compliment.

http://www.sixbillionsecrets.com/ is a website where people go and tell secrets. Not all of them are posted, just ones that are effective. The "Self-Esteem" section was the one I mainly focused on because I have self-esteem issues myself. There are so many girls on there who cut themselves, are anorexic, bulimic, or suicidal, and they think nobody cares about them. There are many who said that they just wish someone would notice. I admit that I cried reading some of the things on there.

Today I'm making decisions. I'm going to stop putting myself down all the time. I'm going to pay attention to the needs of people around me. I'm going to look for something beautiful in everyone. Because really, the world needs more teenagers like that.