Kind Words

People get their hearts broken. It’s an everyday thing. And sadly, it’s people who break other people’s hearts. Why can’t we do something for someone else, JUST to make him or her happy? If we follow basic rules of general courtesy, we can make someone smile. But we don’t do that. Why not? If someone’s life can be better by having you in their life as their friend, why not go for it? Last year, I needed some help on a paper, so I went to the TA. I was having a really bad day that day. After we finished talking about the paper, I said thanks to the guy before leaving. He smiled and said, “The pleasure is mine”. I’m pretty sure he didn’t even know my name. I don’t know his. And I’m pretty sure he doesn’t even remember now that he helped me. But he did. Much more than he did in that paper. I couldn’t believe it then, and still can’t believe it now, how a simple, general polite phrase like that, could make my day. It put a smile on my face. And I think that’s the best remedy for a broken heart. Be it someone else’s or your own.