"Do we realize?'

Do we realize 'the influence' and/or what we 'say' or 'do not say' can be of  'help' or 'a hindrance' to another?  If our answer is 'yes' to this question, then what about 'actions only' in our daily living with another person? 

I think if we really looked at these questions in a perceptive way; we would be shocked to the gravity of the outcome of all of the above. 

In today's world, everyone is busy racing to one appointment to another for various reasons.  Some are required in our world of making a living and striving to have a life with quality intentions for family and friends and community.  Surely nothing wrong in this way of living. We can say 'we have to live this way'.  We can say 'the world has forced us to live this way'.  We can choose to say that 'this is the way I want to live'.   Making 'good choices' is a goal worth trying to achieve for everyone.  
I write these words to, hopefully, give all of us 'pause' in examining for even a brief time as to how ALL OF US have an IMPACT/INFLUENCE on another.  Do we realize how our actions, words expressed or not even expressed can influence other's thoughts or thinking?  This may have a good 'impact' or it could be an influence that would not be a healthy choice. 

'Let's think about our words & actions'

In saying this, I want to share a story with you.
Recently there was this 'little elderly lady' that was going about her life and living without a clue anyone was watching her actions.  Picture this lady living away from 'the business' of the world in a 'quiet quaint place' with nature all around her'.  She had everything she needed.  She was content, however; she found herself in a situation that was unique but not one that she could call 'her own' or she would want to.  She had some decisions to make that would change her way of living.  Therefore, it would change others, as well.  She continued to live her life without communicating details as to how she handled her situation.  The only things that was shared was she reached out to other entities and broaden her thinking in seeking solutions to her current issues.  She was friendly to all around her and she did brush shoulders with friends, family and neighbors. She had a 'serene way' about her. She didn't mind others in their comments or  cliches'.   Daily, weekly, monthly, encounters were a part of 'the knowing' as to the 'how she was' were present.  Nonetheless, this is common to most. Time passed and 'ordinary living' was, once again, noticeable and recognized with thankfulness. 

Then on a particular sunny day, this 'little elderly lady' received a telephone call from a person stating she wanted her to know how she had 'impacted' her thinking on a particular subject in her own life.  
She said she had watched her and without many words being expressed from her; she had found 'a new hope and a new perceptive' in how she was looking at a situation in her own life.  She wanted to 'thank' this little elderly lady.  
Before the conversation was ended; they were 'thanking' one another.  

This story could have ended very differently. This is one of the reasons that I wanted to share it.  We ALL have 'an impact' on one another in some way.  Let it be one that is a 'good one'.  

Sometimes, 'Actions Speak Louder then Words.   

Until next time.
God Bless 
Doris