The Renewal Mindset

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my twenties, it’s this: your peace is precious, and the people you allow into your life play a huge role in protecting it.

And here’s something about me that I’ve grown to appreciate—I am an incredibly good judge of character. Maybe you are too. Some of us just… know. We can walk into a room, meet someone once, and instantly get a sense of who they really are. Not the version they want the world to see, but the version underneath.

I recognize when someone is being fake.
I notice when someone’s “quietness” isn’t rudeness—it’s usually that no one has made them feel welcome yet.
I can tell when an act of kindness is genuine, and when it’s simply done for self-gain.

I just know.

Seeing Beneath the Surface

A lot of people make quick judgments. They hear a tone, see a facial expression, or watch one interaction and decide they have someone all figured out. But when you’re naturally intuitive, you tend to watch quietly. You observe. You wait.

Most people present a polished, socially acceptable version of themselves. But beneath that is who they truly are—how they talk to the waiter, how they treat the people who can’t give them anything in return, how they show up when no one is watching.

And whenever I meet someone new, there are a few questions I always ask myself:

• Why are they acting that way?
• Are their intentions pure—or self-serving?
• Is this kindness real, or are they hoping for something in return?

Character isn’t measured by one moment. It’s revealed over time.

Someone can do something nice once…but consistency is what makes it real.
Someone can say the right things…but patterns are what tell the truth.
Someone can charm a room…but how they treat people behind closed doors says everything.

Why Good Character Is So Rare—And So Valuable

Let’s be honest: it sometimes feels like more and more people move through the world with self-interest leading the way. That’s why genuine character stands out so boldly—it’s rare, and it’s beautiful.

There are people with good hearts out there.
People who instinctively notice when someone is left out and gently bring them in.
People who offer help without expecting anything back.
People who show kindness, grace, and empathy daily—not just when it benefits them.

These are the people I protect closely.
These are the people I choose to have around me and my family.

My intuition has never failed me with this. I can sense when someone’s character doesn’t align with my values, and once I see it, they no longer have a place in my inner circle. Guarding your space isn’t being harsh—it’s being wise.

Trusting Your Own Intuition

The truth is, humans are deeply intuitive. We just don’t always slow down long enough to listen. If we paid more attention to the people around us—not just to their words, but to their energy, their actions, the way they move through the world—we’d understand a lot more than we think.

Your intuition is a gift. Let it guide you.

Good Character Has Roots

Whether someone is religious or not, the foundation of good character almost always ties back to certain universal values: selflessness, kindness, grace, honesty, compassion.

I personally believe those values are strongly rooted in faith. Christianity teaches a level of gentleness and goodness that attracts others—because people naturally want to be around kindness. People crave warmth. People respect integrity.

But here’s the thing:
You can’t expect to attract good people if you aren’t working on being a good person yourself.

Become the Daisy in a Field of Weeds

Focus on strengthening your own character—your integrity, your kindness, your grace under pressure. When you do, something shifts. You begin recognizing genuine people quicker. You stop tolerating toxicity. You feel more peace, more confidence, more alignment.

And you’ll start to notice something magical:

You’ll find the daisies in a world full of weeds… because deep down, you’ll be one too.