Who helped you become who you are? In this heartwarming episode, Rhonda invites you to reflect on all the friendly faces—known and unknown—who offered encouragement, kindness, and support along your journey. Discover why remembering these moments of connection just might open your heart to the goodness all around you.

Today’s episode is all about gratitude, the kind you feel for the everyday, often-forgotten people who helped shape you. I want you to think back on your life: those office ladies at your high school who smiled at you when you needed it most, the counselor who encouraged your dreams, maybe even the stranger in the middle of nowhere who opened their home for a night when you were scared and alone.

We so easily remember the people who let us down, but what if we chose to focus on those who lifted us up, even for just a moment? I’m sharing my own stories, and inviting you to create your own gratitude list: a reminder that no act of kindness is too small, and that your life is touched by goodness every day.

If you’ve ever felt alone, unseen, or unsupported, this episode is a gentle nudge to remember you are part of a world full of friendly faces—and your story includes more love than you know.

What You’ll Discover

• Why focusing on the helpers, not the disappointments, shifts your whole perspective
• The transformative power of small gestures—a smile, encouragement, a helping hand
• How strangers and distant relatives can shape your sense of belonging
• A simple reflection practice to uncover gratitude for those who’ve supported you (even if you barely remember their names)
• Why opening your heart to the goodness in others helps you believe in yourself

Key Takeaway

There is so much good in people—and even the smallest acts of kindness can shape your life in ways you may never realize.

Key Quote

“Let’s think about all the people that helped us become who we are today. All the people that supported us, looked at us with a friendly smile, gave us encouragement, just in some way told us, ‘Keep going, you’re okay… it will be all right.’”

Resources

• Journal Prompt: Who has touched your life with support, encouragement, or a kind smile—even for just a moment? Write their names down, and let yourself reflect on what those moments meant to you.
• Want more daily encouragement? visit https://fearlessliving.org

Invitation

Take five minutes today to start your gratitude list, write down anyone who has supported or encouraged you, big or small. Let yourself soak in the goodness you’ve received. Share a favorite story or reflection with @LoveNotesFromRhonda, and subscribe for more daily warmth, support, and fearless encouragement.