I don’t like to label a person “good” or “bad.” It reminds me of when a parent says to their child they are a good girl or bad boy based on their behavior, which implies that our behavior defines who we are.

Good people can make good decisions, but they can also make bad decisions. All of us make mistakes, lose our temper, or say something that we regret. We all have bad days and good days. But our behavior doesn’t define us. 

What defines us is how we show up for each other, our honesty, our love and respect for each other, and how we give back to the world, in whatever way that looks for us. 

So, I don’t label a person good or bad based on single behaviors that can change from one day to the next. I try to look beyond their behaviors to their heart. It’s like a sixth sense I get. One that I can’t put into words, and one that I don’t use enough of.