Life can be incredibly difficult, this is news to no one. Life becomes more difficult when we fail to communicate with empathy and understanding.
“Do whatever you want as long as that doesn’t hurt someone else.” This was something I remember my dad, or Bob - as my friends and I would call him, telling me when I was young. This is something I hold close in my heart and often find myself thinking deeper about it.
There are two major parts to this theory; the obvious is don’t be an asshole to people. The other requires a further understanding of empathy and the value one holds. Consider this; you want to do something reckless that puts your life in danger - ok, fine, do whatever you want. But, have you considered how you getting hurt can impact the people who love you?
We fail to recognize our own worth and value so often. We try too hard to not be cocky that we believe too much in our modest attitudes. Of course, I don’t speak for everyone. Some people do in fact need to shut up for a moment - just, like, one-fucking-moment-please.
But for many of us, this is our struggle. So what’s my point? Why are we doing this? Why All Day Kind?
Like the theory of doing whatever you want, so long as it hurts no one, there is an internal and external value to All Day Kind.
When I think of what All Day Kind can be externally, I hope it becomes a quietly spoken but visually loud message among those who believe in a community of kindness and positive intent. Internally, I hope it reminds you to take care of yourself today - you deserve it.
Chris, Co-founder of All Day Kind