The 15 Most Important Things We’ve Learned from Mister Rogers

Twitter is abuzz with reflecting on the genius that was Mr. Rogers on Tuesday and let’s be honest––we could use some down-to-earth, feel-good moments! Mr. Rogers’ impact continues to reach far—and we can see just how much when you check out the trending #ThingsILearnedFromMrRogers hashtag on Twitter.

Mr. Rogers told it straight up and he embodied kindness and humanity in each and every episode of his show. Keep reading for some of the most important things we’ve learned from our favorite neighbor.

1. Friends are friends.

It's ok to have imaginary friends.

#ThingsILearnedFromMrRogers

— Eric Little (@SoCalEricLittle) May 22, 2018

2. Nope!

https://twitter.com/Royal_RannaAnna/status/998887954763444224

3. Just be kind.

“There are three ways to ultimate success:
The first way is to be kind.
The second way is to be kind.
The third way is to be kind.” #ThingsILearnedFromMrRogers 💛 pic.twitter.com/rr9rTURaiE

— Sesame Street (@sesamestreet) May 22, 2018

4. It’s all about the sweater!

Having a good sweater sets the tone for your day.#ThingsILearnedFromMrRogers

— ⱠØⱠ₳ boo 👻 (@_lola_bee) May 22, 2018

5. Amen!

https://twitter.com/rwdavis_edu/status/998901077595557888

6. Won’t you be my neighbor?

Be kind to your neighbors. You may need to borrow something from them!

#ThingsILearnedFromMrRogers

— Jeff Dwoskin Has A Podcast (@bigmacher) May 22, 2018

7. He was the ultimate trendsetter.

https://twitter.com/MikeLoftus_/status/998916582033125376

8. No, it’s not!

#ThingsILearnedFromMrRogers That #disabled is not broken!

— Mark Crenshaw (@mccrenshaw) May 22, 2018

9. It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood.

https://twitter.com/FrappBarbie/status/998903342268076032

10. Always!

https://twitter.com/Royal_RannaAnna/status/998887516869742592

11. You’re special.

#ThingsILearnedFromMrRogers No matter how different people are, You're special in your own way. It's you I like

— Taylor Bowe Mcardle 🔜 Ponyville Ciderfest (@TaylorBMcardle) May 22, 2018

12. It’s VERY possible.

#ThingsILearnedFromMrRogers that being a decent human being with values is NOT impossible

— Francesca DAbruzzo (@RougePappillon) May 22, 2018

13. Genius.

https://twitter.com/leobuttons/status/998910420848140288

14. Be a helper.

To be kind, to be honest, and to be a helper. #ThingsILearnedFromMrRogers pic.twitter.com/Ungf7c72j5

— Shannon O'Connor (@OConnorReads) May 22, 2018

15. Keep doing it!

If you enjoy doing something, keep doing it, even if you “aren’t very good at it” #ThingsILearnedFromMrRogers

— 🍁butthole girl autumn🍁 (@trashcangalpal) May 22, 2018

Which of these tweets is your favorite?

––Karly Wood

Featured Photo: mrrogersmovie via Instagram

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