Most people who know me in real life will tell you—they’ve received at least one “thinking of you” message from me. A simple text. A short note. A moment of pause to reach out.
This isn’t something I started recently. I’ve been doing this for over ten years. What amazes me—time and time again—is how often people respond by saying, “I really needed this today.”
And that’s exactly why I believe: no one crosses your mind by accident.
In a world full of distractions, it’s easy to dismiss those quiet nudges. But I’ve learned to listen. I’ve learned to pause when someone’s name or face pops into my head. I’ve learned that it’s rarely random. More often than not, it’s divine timing.
The Power of Reaching Out
A “thinking of you” message costs nothing and takes less than a minute to send. But its impact can be immeasurable. We don’t always know what someone is carrying. Your message might be the lifeline they didn’t know they needed that day.
Maybe they’re struggling silently.
Maybe they feel forgotten.
Maybe they just needed to know that someone sees them.
Your text could be the moment that shifts their entire day—or reminds them they’re not alone.
Why Kindness Needs to Be Intentional
At The Kind Exchange, we believe kindness isn’t just about grand gestures. It’s about being intentional. It’s about leaning into that quiet voice that says, “Reach out.” It’s about remembering that our connections are sacred—and that even in a digital world, our words still carry weight.
We often wait for birthdays, holidays, or crisis moments to reach out. But what if we made checking in a regular practice? What if we didn’t wait until it was urgent to say, “Hey, you’ve been on my heart.”
An Invitation to You
I want to encourage you today: trust those nudges. If someone crosses your mind, pause and reach out. Don’t overthink it. Don’t wait for the perfect words. A simple “Thinking of you—hope you’re doing okay” can make more difference than you know.
And if the person who comes to mind is someone you’re no longer in touch with—for whatever reason—you can still pause and say a quiet prayer for them. Wish them peace, healing, or joy from afar, and keep it at that. Not every moment needs a message, but every person deserves a blessing.
Maybe—just maybe—you’ll be the reason someone finds hope again.
Let’s Start a Movement
If this resonates with you, here’s a challenge:
- Send one “thinking of you” message today.
- Share this post with someone who needs the reminder.
- Use the hashtag #TheKindExchange and tell us how one message changed your day—or someone else’s.
Let’s flood the world with unexpected moments of kindness.
Let’s be the people who make others feel seen.
Let’s trust that when someone crosses our mind, it’s for a reason.
Because in this noisy, chaotic world—your kindness matters more than ever.
