Stay Gentle

In a world that often feels harsh and unkind, holding on to your softness can seem like a battle. But it’s one of the most powerful choices you can make. There will be days when people hurt you, intentionally or unknowingly. They might mock your silence, mistake your kindness for weakness, or take your goodness for granted. You might wonder if it’s worth being gentle in a world that sometimes rewards the loudest voice, the toughest face, or the coldest heart. But it is. Because softness is not weakness. Its strength held with care. It is a choice to remain kind, even when you have every reason to turn bitter. It’s choosing love over anger, peace over revenge, and compassion over judgment. We all meet people in life who are broken in ways we cannot see. Sometimes, that brokenness spills over in the form of anger, rudeness, or hate. But you don’t have to absorb that energy. You don’t have to mirror their pain. You can acknowledge their darkness and still protect your light....