How often do people think that in order to make a difference in the lives of others it has to be done in some grandiose way? The fact is, some of the greatest impacts are a direct result of the little things one does. Daily we have the opportunity to do so much by the little things we do. Yet, how often do we ignore this simple fact.
Johnny, the bag boy, is a great example of someone who made a difference in the lives of many by doing one small thing. I share his story with you as it was shared with me by my friend in Singapore. Johnny's impact is so great the message is traveling around the globe.
http://www.stservicemovie.com/
May you have daily awareness of the impact your actions have on others.
Blessings
Kathleen Gage
yes, the little things, things we just do. i am an out transwoman. i have sometimes thought about, but have never been able to calculate what effect my sitting in the pews in chruch each sunday, worshiping, singing and praising my God with all the other parisoners is going to have on the little ones in our church. when they leave the nest, set out on their own, and run into a transsexual, how different will their reaction be then that of those who have never personally known one of us? 'oh,' they'll think, 'just like pennyjane from church, she was a nice old lady.' the butterfly effect. and the beauty of it is...i don't have to do anything, just be there and be myself. God will perpetuate one who lives and loves. much love and hope, pj
Posted by: pennyjane | April 21, 2008 at 07:57 AM
Thank you for your comments Penny Jane. If you are familiar with the work of Eckert Tolle, he gives great insights into how the labels and forms we give to ourselves and others creates a seperation of spirit.
My beliefs are such that in spirit we have so much in common. Living in harmony requires we notice our similarities with others rather than our differences.
Thank you for your post.
Kathleen Gage
Posted by: Kathleen Gage | April 21, 2008 at 08:16 AM