I just thought of this and wanted to share because I haven’t stopped thinking about it and it’s been over half a year since it happened.

I was out with a big group on Halloween in a big city so it was very busy. Streets filled with people (I’m 24 for reference), live streamers out, bars lined around the block.

Anyway, I’d like to think I pick good friends so my friend brought his friend to our group for Halloween. Anyway, we were walking to our next location and some girl in a group of girls stops me and looks like she’s on the verge of tears and says “can I have a hug?”

And I felt so emotional in that moment and I hugged her and told her she’s beautiful and everything will be ok and then she went on her way.

My friends friend commented on my kindness and that whole interaction just made me so happy. I enjoyed being validated but I also got so much pleasure from helping that girl feel better.

Maybe it’s selfish but I feel so much joy making others feel joy, maybe I do it to make myself feel good but I really loved that moment and I don’t think I’ll ever forget it.