The past weeks I have found myself getting agitated with life. Waiting for job offers, worrying about bills, finding time to take care of myself, physically beaten down wearing heavy boots/snow pants/layered jackets that when I get a chance to take my gear off I feel 40 pounds lighter (polar vortex weather). While out trying to make cash, I see the faces of others. Publicly, a lot of people don't know our struggles as men (men fighting for their kids especially), but I also don't know their battles. Making a simple compliment for a guy who has a fresh haircut, asking about their jacket or shoes because it looks nice. It occured to me seeing their smile and a simple "thanks bro!" means that may be the only compliment they get for the week. I started bringing more positivity to other guys, including my own son. The results are astounding! Chatting with brothers I've never met before, hearing their story for a quick 3 minutes, and everybody walking away feeling better as we tackle our individual challenges. Be kind to yourself and others, except for those 20 year olds who cut you off in traffic and flip the bird....let them swim in their own ocean by thenselves😂