“The majority of us lead quiet, unheralded lives as we pass through this world. There will most likely be no ticker-tape parades for us, no monuments created in our honor. But that does not lessen our possible impact, for there are scores of people waiting for someone just like us to come along; people who will appreciate our compassion, our unique talents. Someone who will live a happier life merely because we took the time to share what we had to give. Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have a potential to turn a life around. It's overwhelming to consider the continuous opportunities there are to make our love felt.”
- Leo Buscaglia
My thoughts on the quote:
"The majority of us lead quiet, unheralded lives as we pass through this world. There will most likely be no ticker-tape parades for us, no monuments created in our honor."
Indeed, the majority of nurses, social workers, caregivers and volunteers remain as unsung heroes because it is likely that not many people know of their kind acts. It is also likely that there is nothing created to recognize all the good work they have done, no ticker-tape parades or monuments.
"But that does not lessen our possible impact, for there are scores of people waiting for someone just like us to come along; people who will appreciate our compassion, our unique talents. Someone who will live a happier life merely because we took the time to share what we had to give."
Even if there is no recognition, no rewards or nothing in return, it does not stop these people from giving and impacting others' lives because there are so many people waiting to be touched by kindness. There will be people who will appreciate our compassion, our unique gifts and become happier because we made a difference to their lives.
"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have a potential to turn a life around."
An act of random kindness can be so simple to fulfill and yet has a powerful effect on it's recipient. Such small acts of kindness can change the lives of others.
"It's overwhelming to consider the continuous opportunities there are to make our love felt.”
And because it is so easy to engage in small acts of kindness, the opportunities are abundant everywhere. We just need to embrace kindness in us and opportunities will present themselves to us.
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