Beauty in the exchange.

I'm sorry that this post is so similar to the last one, but I've got to say it again because it's just that important.

I am thankful beyond words to have been blessed with the community of family and friends that I get to know.  Honestly, the beauty and love that I'm able to witness and receive from each and every stunning person I know--all of you reading this, I'm talkin' to you! :)--is more amazing than any of them could ever be aware of.

We journey through life with people.  Directly and indirectly, we are influenced by the people with which we walk.  I'm both humbled and honored by those with whom I get to share these days with, whether we be living in the same city or on opposite ends of the world.  Distance, no matter how far we're talking, is but a short measurement compared to the grandness of the power of compassion.

Those I'm able to know are the best because their openness with expression of such selfless emotions is the definition of encouragement.  It's always so real, so honest...I know everything they say and do is coming from the roots of their hearts because of the joy that comes along with every gift they give.  Whether it be a smile, a laugh, a compliment, advice, a listening ear, every person I know gives it all with equal importance and utmost necessity, and to me this is the most absolute beautiful exchange to get to be a part of.

This post could go on forever, and this girl's brain is getting sleeeeepy sleepy, so I'll just close by saying this: Those of you who read this, please remember all that you do for those around you.  I can't speak for everyone, so I'll simply speak for myself when I say that what may seem like a small act of nothing in your mind (...A "Hey!  How are you doing?" or a "Thank you." or something of that sort...) is more than everything in my mind and in my heart.  Nothing goes unnoticed.  Everything is hugely appreciated.  It's what makes me so excited to be able to wake up in the morning knowing that the relationships between myself and the other members of my family and my close friends--and even my distant acquaintances--are alive and real and founded on true compassion and grace.

When you think you're doing "nothing," I promise you, it's everything to me.

Thank you.