“Be kind; everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” — John Watson

I received an e-mail from a client recently and he had the above quote from John Watson in his e-mail signature.  It really hit home for me because I am a divorce lawyer.  In my law practice I am a assisting people as they go through divorces, property disputes, custody fights and other family court matters.  Most of these people are hurting.  They are dealing with something that no one wants to go through and no one ever thinks it will happen to them.  They are hurting and intimidated by the system.   I have found that being kind helps my clients and they really respond well to it.

While you may not be dealing with people in the same situation and circumstances as I am, you are coming into contact with people every day as well.  This day in time, people all over are hurting and dealing with all kinds of problems.  I challenge you to be kind to those you meet.