Last night, Door County experienced some scary storms—trees uprooted, power lines down, high winds, and heavy rain. It was intense, and many people were impacted. We’re so fortunate that everything is okay on our end, but it got me thinking about something important: community.
It’s easy to get caught up in our own little worlds, isn’t it? To focus on what’s right in front of us and forget to look around. But moments like these remind us that we’re all connected. Just because we’re okay doesn’t mean everyone else is. And just because we weren’t affected this time doesn’t mean we won’t need help someday.
So today, I want to encourage you to check on your neighbors. Pick up those branches that might block someone’s driveway. Lend a hand to someone who might be struggling. Even a simple “How are you doing?” can make a world of difference.
Because here’s the thing: life isn’t just about us. It’s about the people around us, too. It’s about showing up for each other, especially when things get tough.
And let’s not forget—kindness has a ripple effect. When you take the time to help someone else, it inspires them to do the same for someone else. It’s a beautiful cycle of care and compassion that starts with just one small act.
Many times, the kind acts we do for others go unnoticed, and we may never see the quiet ways others are helping, too. But that doesn’t make those acts any less meaningful. The person you help will feel it, and that’s what truly matters. It’s not about recognition; it’s about making someone’s day a little easier, a little brighter. Life isn’t always easy, and every small gesture of kindness makes a difference.
So this week, let’s be the kind of people who look out for one another. Let’s be the kind of people who choose kindness, who choose connection, who choose to make someone else’s day a little brighter.
Because you never know—one day, it might be you who needs that helping hand.
With all my heart,
💛 Christiana
