“We could learn a lot from crayons: some are sharp, some are pretty and some are dull. Some have weird names, and all are different colors, but they all have to live in the same box.” Author Unknown

Good morning! What a wonderful quote to celebrate our diversity and uniqueness! If you stick with the crayon analogy, there will always be crayons you favor over others (I’m a periwinkle fan myself), but each crayon has its purpose and its time–and each crayon adds color to the world in its own unique way.

We are the same–we each have our purpose, our time, and our ability to add color to the world. While it is important to discover our own uniqueness and what we can offer to the world, it is equally important to respect those we meet and what they bring to this world.

We live in a society that can be quick to label and judge. Labeling and judging ourselves or others destroys possibility. If we replaced labeling with compliments and judging with support, what a wonderful world this would be.

Your Turn:
While we cannot change the words or actions of others, we can change our own. Strive to replace labeling with compliments and judging with support as you go about your days.

Your Affirmation:
I release labeling and judging and use compliments and encouragement instead.