Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Be Kind Always

My friend Sylvia and I had the amazing privilege of being on the Ellen Show yesterday, day 10, of her 12 days of giveaways. Our journey to receiving that privilege is a somewhat long and funny-ish story, which will be saved for another day.

So, at the Ellen Show, there’s a little bit of waiting that’s filled with music and dancing. It requires you to get comfortable with those sitting around you: the audience guy tells you to introduce yourself to your neighbor, give hugs, etc. Even as they film, they have 1-2 minute breaks, where they hold dance contests, one contest being that your whole row has to do the same dance move, so you really have fun with everyone around you.

At our taping, we had a great time. A fun guest (Leah Remini), lots of laughs, oh, and Ellen gave us a bunch of AMAZING stuff. We were told that after filming the end, they were going to film another segment; they were filming out of order. So, after the excitement of the last gift, Ellen calls up Jacqui Saldana. No one had any clue why she was being called up and I was left in tears after hearing her story. See her on the show here: http://www.ellentv.com/videos/0-oq7i6mv7/

Jacqui was sitting in my row. I was three seats away from her. We said hello, introduced ourselves, laughed, danced, and had a good time. From outside appearances you wouldn’t know the struggle she was facing internally. It reminded of one of those quotes you see everywhere on the internet (which also prompted the title of this blog): “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.” 

After the show, Ellen stayed and spoke to the audience. She talked of inspiration, and using your platforms.  Her speech, although brief was inspirational. When I came home, I immediately went to Jacqui’s blog, www.babyboybakery.com, and immersed myself in it. It is beautifully tragic and no words I have can fully express the power it possesses. Please, go read it. I think I hugged my kids a little more yesterday and today, and hopefully tomorrow, until forever.

So, why am I writing about this? It’s not to jump on coattails or anything, since only about 10-20 people read this blog. I’m writing it for me, and for you. We’re all so busy that sometimes we forget to stop and enjoy our kids, our lives, and our good fortune. I’m also writing this because I was inspired. Inspired to use the one platform I have, to maybe brighten someone’s day, even if it’s just my own.

Hopefully this is the start of more regular postings from this blog.

Until next time.

Xoxo,

Inez

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