So Little

I have often been amazed at how little it takes to help someone. I speak from the "helpee" side more than from the helper. People have don things for me that they considered insignificant but they will NEVER know the difference it made.

We often get so wrapped up in the fact that there is so much to do and there is no way that my little effort is going to fix the problem. While the effort we put forth may not be enough to completely alleviate the problem, if everyone did nothing because they couldn't do anything, then, nothing would ever get done.

Today's word is a quote from William James, which states, "Act as if what you do makes a difference. It DOES!"

What we are doing may seem mundane and casual and ordinary but to those who are receiving the benefit of our efforts, it really makes a difference. It is often hard to see where our efforts in the everyday is making any kind of beneficial difference but it truly does.

I won't take the time to try and give specific examples because there are so many and I would certainly not want to leave any of them out; they have all had an impact on my life. I am sure that if we would take the time to reflect on the little things others have done for us, we would all share the same sentiment - WOW!

So, the next time you are feeling as though what you are doing is just ordinary and useless, remember that what you are doing REALLY makes a difference! Keep doing it!

Be Blessed,
Mickey T