We all live in ways that are unique to our personal desires and goals. We make our own decisions and the lives we end up with are the lives we choose. Some people are very successful and inventive, and do things that impact the world or change the way it works. Some discover cures for diseases, or create things that alter the way we live, or serve in grand ways that embellish thousands and change the world for the better. It’s amazing and wonderful to have such greatness among us, but we don’t have to do incredible or grandiose things to live well. The world is blessed by things that amplify goodness and make it work more easily but we also bless it when we choose well in small ways. By being kind, serving others, and showing charity to those around us, we change the world for the better and augment the environment around us. We have far more influence over those we interact with than we may realize. When we reach out to comfort sadness, or extend our hands to help lift a heavy burden, when we listen with compassion or offer a kind word when someone is down, we change the world for the better. Like ripples in the water after a pebble is tossed in, our influence can move forward indefinitely. When we choose well we bring glory to the world around us. That glory brings light into darkness and joy where sorrow once prevailed. We have the power to change the world. By choosing well, and living in ways that serve not just ourselves but those around us we turn everything toward light and bring joy and comfort. We are powerful and good, and our choices reflect who we most want to be.
No life is perfect and there will be days when clouds roll in and the skies of trouble darken. We may face serious trials and difficult challenges as we push forward and there may be times when we feel doubt and fear over what will happen next. Misery may overwhelm us and we may be uncertain about how to proceed. When we’re struggling we can allow others to reach out to us and offer help and support. We don’t have to do everything alone. Allowing others to comfort us will bring light and lift us as we continue forward. Letting others help us when we are overcome helps us live well. When things settle again and we’re back on a more even keel we can reach out to others and share the gift we received.
The world is filled with billions of people but we are all important and valuable. Reaching out in kindness, even in small ways, can change everything for someone who is struggling. Cheering a crying child, helping lift a grocery sack, opening a door, or simply listening when others speak are simple and effective ways to serve. We can turn sadness into peace, sorrow into comfort and grief into hope. We are more powerful and influential than we realize. The whole world is blessed because we are here and we can share that blessing every day.
Today if you feel like your life is small and inconsequential and don’t think you’re important, remember your influence is greater than you know. You are amazing and powerful and we all want to share our lives with you. The whole world is better because you are here. Be joyful. Your light brings happiness to us all.
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