Be a Better Human: Lessons from My Mother
- Kelly Nagel
- Jul 7
- 1 min read
In a world that often feels heavy with fear, blame, and division, I find myself returning to the simple, powerful lessons my mother lived by—lessons that feel more important now than ever.
💛 Welcome everyone into your home and make them feel special.
💛 Send a handwritten thank you note when someone gives you a gift or goes the extra mile.
💛 Celebrate holidays and life’s special moments with homecooked meals.
💛 Pause to enjoy a sunset with good friends and family.
Whenever I came home from college—or when friends came to visit—my mom always cooked our favorite meals. It was her way of saying, you belong here, you matter, you are loved.
She showed me that life is about making people feel seen, valued, and cared for. Small, intentional acts like these build connection and trust—something our world deeply needs right now.
In today’s social and economic climate, let’s choose to be better humans.
👉 Call your friends and loved ones.
👉 Tell them you love them.
👉 Be a safe haven for those who are struggling.
The best way we can honor those who shaped us is to live their lessons out loud.
💬 What’s a life lesson someone special taught you that you carry with you today?
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