It started in January 1946
A girl was born
Feisty
Passionate
Determined
She moved through the world in a way that brought change
And she did so with grace
She proved you can lift others up with love
With compassion
With dignity
In a world full of greed
In a world full of ignorance
In a world full of heartless a$$es
In a world full individuals who hide behind a mask
She shone a light and helped people find a way out of darkness
Sometimes it takes a smile
Sometimes it takes a helping hand
Sometimes it takes checking in on someone just because
Sometimes it takes going over to someone’s home and helping in whatever way you can because they’re drowning in an invisible battle you can’t see
And, sometimes, if you’re in the position to, using funds to help someone with a hand up
Take a moment
Step back
And look at the world around you
Spread some love to a neighbor
A friend
A colleague
A family member
Or a random stranger
All it takes is a smile and ‘What can I do to help you today’
Even it’s a 10 minute chat
Or buying someone a cup of coffee
For you don’t know what’s going on behind the facade
In a world full of Trumps
Be a Dolly