The Bracelet that Broke the Fence

Thank you Kim!!

I woke up this morning and, like I always do, reached for my bracelets. Each one is made of beads with different meanings - wealth, prosperity, healing, protection. They've become part of my daily armor. But today, one bracelet stood out. It was new, and I realized it was given to me just two days ago by a friend. And then it hit me: Did I even say thank you?

The question stopped me in my tracks.

This bracelet means more than the others. Not because of the beads themselves, but because of the intention behind it. It was made by a friend. The stones were chosen carefully, strung by hand, each one carrying it's own healing energy. And in a moment of kindness - seeing I was struggling - she took it off her own wrist and gave it to me. No strings attached. Just love.

And yet - I couldn't remember if I even said thank you.

So I asked myself "What happened to me?" I used to be the first to notice gestures like that. To express gratitude. To feel deeply. But lately, it's been harder. I've been letting the world get to me.

I work for a fence company. Every day, I see people putting up barriers - literal ones - to separate themselves from others. And it feels that's what we're all doing emotionally too. We watch the news and we see hate, division, fear. It's exhausting. And somewhere along the way I started building my own fences. I stopped seeing the good. I stopped feeling the warmth behind small gestures. I couldn't even remember if I said thank you, the two very simple yet meaningful words.

But today, that changes.

That bracelet reminds me that kindness still exists. That people still care. That healing can come from the smallest acts - a gift, a smile, a moment of connection. I want to be a part of that again.

So, I'm making a promise to myself, to notice more, to thank more, to give more. Even if it's just a compliment, a cup of coffee, or a conversation to someone who looks lonely. I want to tear down fences and see people again.

And if you're reading this, join me in being the reason why someone is seen today.

And again - Thank you Kim!!