I'm Just Sayin by Alan P. Scaglione

             "Animals aren't the only thing we should be kind to..."

“I’m Just Sayin’”

by Alan P. Scaglione

There are a lot of people hurting these days. Just this week, I have encountered a friend in financial distress, a friend who lost a court battle and a friend who is dealing with the impending loss of an aging parent. Just so many good people who are hurting.

And it’s not just those three. Just stop and ask yourself if you know someone who is dealing with some pain or hurt?

Maybe it’s a chronic physical condition; or an emotional pain dealing with conflict with your grown children. You may know someone who has been unemployed for a while; maybe a single parent trying to deal with the aftermath of divorce.

Just so many people going through so much at this time in our world, our nation, our lives.

What can we do?

The Bible says, “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you." Ephesians 4:32

Kindness… it can go a long way…and a little kindness can make a big difference in someone’s day.

It could be just checking on a friend. Friends used to do that a lot.

Maybe a card as a reminder that you know it will get better; and until it does, you are there for them.

Then there’s the hug that makes a day get better.

Kindness is something that costs nothing but offers great reward—to both the extender and the receiver.

A kind word of encouragement, support, understanding, comfort;

Kindness can come in different packages but, open it up, it’s the same message—“I care about you!”

And sometimes, that’s all someone needs to hear.



I was coming up the stairs at work, and I saw that someone was on the phone; I walked past, opened the door and, out of the corner of my eye, I could see they were crying as they hung up. I walked through the door and immediately turned and asked, “Are you okay?”

The gentleman responded, “It’s my dog. He’s dying.” I knew how much his dog meant to him. He had had him for many years; constant companion.

I immediately extended sincere concern during this painful time.

This display of kindness caused an email with details of the dog’s impending demise. I responded with concern, comfort and care. It was received well.

Did I mention that this was the gentleman who “unfriended me” back in February—it’s the first interaction we’ve had since that “unfriending”.

Kindness…it really can make a difference! You just never know.



They need to know you care—even if you can’t win their court case, pay off their debts or fix their dog.



Years ago, I stopped one of our secretaries and commented that I liked their new haircut. She blushed and said thank you. She then told me that I always seemed to care about people. I told her “I always treat others like I would like to be treated”. She said that I had made a difference in her life that day. I wondered how?

A few years later, I received a “thank you” note from her. She said my kind words that day stopped her from committing suicide that night.

Just a kind word—saved a life. You just never know.



Anybody remember the old song “You’ve got to try a little kindness, show a little kindness, just shine your light for everyone to see!”

My friends Judy, Terri and Mike used to sing this… it said a “little” kindness – just a “little” goes a “long” way!

Our world could use a little kindness…can you think of a “friend” who could use some kindness?

Take a minute out of your day to turn around and ask, “Are you okay?”

And remember…

“Be Ye Kind…one toward another”



Because…You just never know.



Until next time,

I’m Just Sayin’…

Brother “A”