Kids are often known for their playful pranks and innocent mischief.
But every once in a while, one stands out with an act so heartwarming, it resonates far and wide. Jacksen Proell, a 13-year-old from Brainerd, Minnesota, is one such exceptional youngster.
While his friends were engrossed in the game of “ding-dong-ditch,” Jacksen felt a different pull.
Instead of joining the playful antics, he approached a doorbell camera with a message.
He began, “You can see me and you matter, alright? There’s always gonna be someone that cares about you. And you’re a good person. No matter what people say, you matter.”
But that was just the beginning.
After his buddy ran up and hit the doorbell, Jacksen continued:
“Ignore them. They’re losers. They’re ding-dong-ditching you. I’m just trying to say something nice. Like, I don’t know what they’re doing. They’re running away and stuff. I’m just trying to say that you matter man, or girl.”
He ended it with:
“Whoever you are you matter to someone. Just keep that in mind. Don’t forget that.”
After delivering his heartfelt message, Jacksen calmly walked away, leaving behind words that would soon touch countless hearts.
The recipient of this unexpected pep talk was Ashley Mann, the homeowner.
While she was away on vacation, her phone alerted her to the activity at her door.
Upon viewing the footage, Ashley, who’s ironically a mental health guide, was deeply moved.
“I watched it and I was like ‘wow, that was really powerful’,” she told WCCO News.
Recognizing the profound impact of Jacksen’s words, Ashley felt compelled to share his message with a wider audience.
She uploaded the video on TikTok, hoping to amplify its reach.
To her astonishment, the video went viral, garnering millions of views in a short span.
The heartfelt message resonated with many, some of whom were going through challenging times in their lives.
The comments on the video were overwhelmingly positive, with many sharing how Jacksen’s words had uplifted them.
Some even revealed that the message had come to them at a crucial time, providing much-needed solace and hope.
One person commented:
“Can you please tell him this helped me? I am so broken right now and this little light meant so much.”
Another wrote:
“He’s going places in life.. He has a message for the world.. Young man keep speading that love and kindness ❤️”
Among the millions who viewed the video was Jacksen himself.
He humbly remarked, “I was just trying to say something nice and now this is happening.”
While many people get 15 minutes of fame for their talent – it seems quite special when it’s for their kindness.
Jacksen is perfect proof that not all heroes wear capes.
His mother, Carissa, beamed with pride, reflecting on her son’s compassionate nature.
She shared with WCCO:
“He’s told me before that he’ll stand up for kids. Like, if he feels somebody’s being singled out or bullied that he’ll intervene and try to be a distraction so that that kid isn’t so targeted.”
The profound impact of a simple, kind message from a 13-year-old boy proves the power of genuine words.
Jacksen’s act serves as a beautiful reminder that even in today’s digital age, human connection and kindness can shine through.
Watch the videos below to see Jacksen’s kind message and also an interview with everyone involved!
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@ashleyfayeannRandom acts of kindness ❤️♬ original sound – Ashley
