This is one of the most meaningful, and easy ways to sincerely pour joy into others. It could take 5 seconds or 5 minutes, but the effects are lasting. In our town in Michigan last year someone started a You're Awesome campaign, but it only lasted one day. That's all it was supposed to last. It was fun to watch it on the news. This You Matter Marathon has potential to change lives. You never know what one spark of kindness will ignite.  btw - You mom was likely trying to minimize your hurt but as with how fear affects us, we all have our own reality of what matters.