My best friend gave me this compass bracelet. They sell them in the gift store at Sunken Gardens where she works in St. Petersburg, Florida (where we live). There was damage to its packaging so she got it for free and snuck it in my lunchbox for work one day.
This prompt asks what I think the importance of Kindness is. My answer to that is a quote which reads “it takes great strength to be soft” or something along those lines. Being kind is notttt always easy; it can be rather difficult as a matter of fact. We all have bad days where sometimes meanness can grab hold of our perspective/attitude… however, days where we can override that with niceness always end more rewarding and peaceful.
I was a veterinary technician for over six years at an ER and ICU. This past few years, I have decided to pursue a career on the water and am now a USCG certified/licensed Captain. I am a woman and the maritime industry has thrown me a ruthless amount of hostility from men in my work. I am now at a place where I am treated with respect, equality and kindness. I am sure as with everything, there will be challenges in the future as well but my point is… that I have fought with everything in me to remain empathetic, kind, and myself throughout this process.
It took standing my ground, leaving toxic environments and knowing my worth. I had never even been on a boat until two years ago and never saw this at all possible.
It is now finally rewarding me and I’m happy for experiences moving forward as my self.
do it scared
do it kind
do it blind
but always try.
good luck
xoxo, Captain Kira <3
