“Correction does much, but encouragement does more.”
– Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

My friend Lora posted something on Facebook the other day, and I can’t shake it from my mind. It is powerful beyond what she even realizes, and I thought it deserved a broader audience. The next time you start to criticize something or someone, be it on social media or out in the “real” world, I want these words to be in your mind.

Maybe you’ll think twice.

Thank you, Lora, for passing along this wisdom and direction. It is appreciated.

Without further adieu…

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To the pregnant women on social media posting constant updates and belly pictures, I love seeing how excited you are to become a mommy. ‪#‎babybump‬

To the women posting “selfies”, thanks for letting young girls know that it’s okay to love yourself and to feel beautiful! ‪#‎youareenough‬

To the mom posting a million pictures of her kids, it makes my heart so happy to see parents so proud of and loving their babies! ‪#‎momlife‬

To the married couple constantly posting “sappy love posts” thank you for being a reminder to the next generation that all hope isn’t lost and happy marriages most definitely DO exist. ‪#‎livelaughlove‬

To the gym enthusiasts and healthy eaters posting constant gym selfies and progress pics, thanks, you show change is possible with motivation and determination. ‪#‎yourock‬

To the work from home moms who are constantly posting about their businesses, thank you, you are showing your kids you can do anything you put your heart and soul into. ‪#‎wahm‬

To the people who are constantly posting inspirational quotes, thank you, someone out there needed to hear those words you shared 🙌 ‪#‎encouragementisneverwrong‬

To the person posting pictures of your meals. You’re making me hungry. ‪#‎foodporn‬

Let’s stop being annoyed by everything and start lifting each other up! 😘 ‪

#‎behappy‬ ‪
#‎smile‬ ‪
#‎documentlife‬

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Now, let’s go out there and be good to each other, shall we?

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