You Just Never Know

Recently, we've had a homeowner really upset at our HOA.  He has stormed in our model home fuming over issues that are really no big deal.  On several occasions I've said "He really has issues."

Turns out he did.  Last Sunday, he committed suicide.  I remember thinking when Brady died, that you just never know what's really going on inside someones mind.  This young man had served in the military for 6 years, and had graduated with honors from a nuclear academy.  His wife is 5 months pregnant and yet he felt life wasn't worth living anymore.

So I referred back to Gretchen Rubin:
It's important to be nice to everyone.

You just never know what's going on in a person's life.  Instead of judging and reacting to a rude person, stay true to your own kindness and be the sunshine for them that day.