Thank you, Elmo

Just when I thought I couldn’t love Elmo any more than I already do. He then went and sent out a message to his hundreds of thousands of Sesame Street friends on his social media pages a few days ago, which has since gone viral. 


His message was simple yet powerful, asking his friends how they were doing, and boy was he ever happy he did given the response. And so am I.


Many people took advantage of his kindness by getting real. They let Elmo know they were not feeling so tickled with life at the moment, many more thanking him for giving them a safe space to feel as though someone is listening.


We all need to be more like Elmo and check in on our friends and loved ones regularly. We need to be there for one another and ensure that everyone in our lives know that they are not alone and that it’s ok to ask for help. 


We need to start hard conversations. 


Thank you, Elmo, for this gentle reminder to everyone on how imperative it is for our mental wellbeing to take a pause sometimes and to be mindful of our feelings. 


I would love for everyone reading this to check in with a friend or loved one this weekend, and while you’re at it, remember to take a pause yourself and be mindful of your own feelings too. 


Xoxo


Shabbat Shalom 


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Author: Kim Fluxgold

Wife, mom of 3 beautiful children, dog lover, creative sole and children's book Author. Sharing my journey with depression and anxiety through blogging in hopes of educating and ending the stigma. View all posts by Kim Fluxgold