"IT MADE A DIFFERENCE FOR THAT ONE"

Do we actually grasp how one word and/or deed affects another?
I have chosen to humbly share with you an example of this very feeling and my thoughts that I recently experienced.  Everybody projects some kind of positive and/or negative thoughts to another.  This may be in a conscious matter or it may not be mentioned or noticed from the giver or to the receptive person.  We go about our lives in a way that we do not recognize just how our actions can affect another.  Or, do we value our own self-worth in what we have to offer others through our blessings and God given talents.  We all have God given talents that we somehow either take for granted or we do not seem to think are worth sharing.  

There are people in our everyday living that sees/senses and discerns others gifts and blessings that affects another.  What if we stopped doing something because of thoughts of non-importance or mediocrity?  Do we ever fathom that we might be preventing somebody a spark of inspiration to 'even out' their day?  

Of course, life will go on without whatever it is we choose to do, say, write and/or communicate in any way.  However, if we are here to live a 'life on purpose', it does matter as to what, how and when we choose to help inspire, even, in our ordinary days of living. 

There have been two friends that reminded me of this in recent times.  One was in a casual compliment regarding a God given talent that I had taken for granted.  Another person reminded me, in a humble way, how she felt it was a shame that I had not posted on my blog in awhile.   She stated, "It is unknown (the depth of your influence) because you cannot know how many or who may stumble or be directed to your writings at a time when they may be impacted by your wisdom and the beauty of your words." 
Wow! This was humbling!  Did I feel puffed up?  No, not at all.  It gave me 'pause' and inspired me to reflect on; 'we all are valuable and worthwhile!  We ALL make a difference. We may not make a difference to the entire world.....however>>>> "it made a difference for that one".  

This little Starfish Story says it best! 

"It made a difference to that one!"  May we never forget the impact of The Starfish Story!

My next post will be on 'The Rippling Effect'

Until next time
God Bless
Doris