Hi friends,
It was set to be another great day on the mountain — blue skies, soft snow, the kind of day that makes you feel weightless.
But for me, the chairlift has always been the hardest part of snowboarding. I ride with both feet strapped in, but getting off is still tricky. This time, as my instructor tried to help, my board caught. He slid away, and I fell face-first into the snow as the chairlift stopped above me.
I could feel everyone staring. My face burned. I wanted to disappear.
Then I heard a voice — cheerful, steady.
“How’s your day going?”
“I’ve had better,” I said.
He smiled. “Well, that’s okay — it’s all downhill from here.”
And just like that, I laughed. He helped me up, and what started as one of my most humiliating moments turned into an act of unexpected kindness.
Every time I saw him after that, he’d smile and say, “Hi, Kelsey.”
Reflection
Humility shows up in the small moments — in falling, asking for help, and being met with kindness instead of judgment.
That day, I learned that humility isn’t just about recognizing your limits — it’s about accepting grace when it’s offered.
Quote
“Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.” — C.S. Lewis
Takeaways
- Kindness restores us. A simple gesture can completely change someone’s day.
- Humility opens connection. True connection happens when we meet others with grace, not ego.
- Everyone falls. What matters most is how we show up for each other when they do.
Closing Line
Sometimes, when we fall, it’s just the universe’s way of helping us meet someone who will lift us back up in life.
With gratitude,
Kelsey
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