impact
we may not realize the full impact that we have on another person.
sometimes our influence is silent, quiet. an unassuming quick boost over a figurative wall.
maybe an innocent kind glance as a brief hello, that represents openness, desperately needed by someone closed in by grief or loneliness.
perhaps a smile given to one who has always felt different and unaccepted, that peels back a unique corner of his world, previously hidden from sight, finally exposing it to the light.
possibly written words of personal experiences, read under surprising circumstances, that warm a stranger's heart and remind her that we're all in this together.
or a simple and sincere thank you, that is offered when a door is politely held open. not out of necessity, but rather out of thoughtfulness. we always leave impressions, though we may not always understand the depth or the breadth of our reach.
a snippy retort or an unfriendly glare can speak volumes. and may leave lasting remembered effects. tiny scars on the soul.
we never really know what's going on in other people's lives. another's difficulties are not often obvious. decency goes a long way to restoring one's outlook, one's trust. therefore we must be aware of our actions, conscious of the ripples that spread out.
courteous human-to-human contact. it might just be life-changing. ******* this post was written in the recent aftermath of a few not-so-pleasant encounters . . . what is one way you can brighten a stranger's world today? ******* click below to receive my studio notes in your inbox each week. (and get my complimentary guide to the essence7 journey as my gift to you!) [maxbutton id="1"]
