I believe that none of us fully knows how many lives we touch in everyday seemingly insignificant ways. And how many people are better off as a result of knowing us. Think of the small, random acts of kindness. Think of a compliment that you gave to a stranger or a word of encouragement you gave to someone on the job. Think of a friend or family member you helped out in a pinch or a neighbor or coworker you sent a card or email to just because.
Sometimes when life gets a little hard and we’re in the midst of our own personal struggles, it’s easy to believe that we are not making a difference. And if we don’t see any tangible payoffs from our efforts it’s even easier to believe that we don’t matter. BUT WE DO. This is why it is so important that we remind ourselves that we matter to others and we add value to the lives that we touch in everyday, ordinary ways. From the clerk in the post office to the check-out girl in the supermarket to the friends, associates and family members in your social network, you are making a difference everyday… just by being you. So don’t stop doing what you do. Your smile, your head nod, your good morning, your please and thank you, your what’s good in the hood, may be the only personal acknowledgement that another person receives for the day. These seemingly insignificant acts are what building community and being your neighbor’s keeper are all about.
See the thing of it is, all the time, without ever knowing it you contribute to the lives of others through your unique personality and the conscious acknowledgement of those around you. Today, think of all the simple ways that you enrich the lives of others and know that in a fast-paced, super-sized instant gratification world…You matter.
Question: Who are some of the people that make a difference in your life without even realizing it?
Remember – You hold the pen that writes the chapters of your life,
Cassandra Mack
www.strategiesforempoweredliving.com