“The world is not a dream, but a reality, of
which we are the chief part, and in which we
must be up and doing something...Come out into
the world about you, be it either wide or
limited. Sympathize, not in thought only, but in action, with
all about you. Make yourself known and felt for
something that would be loved and missed, in
twenty thousand little ways, if
you were to die; then your life will be
a happy one, believe me.”
~ Charles Dickens
There are probably more than 20,000 little ways that you can make a difference in this world. I like to stay on top of a few that I will repeat here. These are little things and they take little time but will make all the difference not only in your life but in the life of others.
What are they? The word share is in front of all of these, but it must start with you.
A kind word - a sincere smile - laughter that is contagious
Joy -gratitude that is spoken - your acceptance - your love
Your imagination - your dreams - your values
That is ten I think but they to me are so very important to share.
Yesterday I led with a quote that Steve Jobs shared with the world.
He wanted to put a ding on the universe with his products and his life. He did....
He shared a kind word and kept his family life private and personal.
He would share his love for his family thats clear but he protected them. He made them feel safe and secure.
You can't say he did not share a smile or laughter. His speeches and public appearances where full of laughter and smiles and in fact plenty of joy and love.
He had passion for life.
He accepted people, oh sure he wanted people to perform for him and his vision, his dreams, his value for a successful life are all within his 2005 speech to Stanford University's graduating class.
He shared his gratitude for the customer, for the Apple family that purchased, shared, loved, accepted and enjoyed the products.
He was full of imagination. He was a dreamer that thought different. He did not care about the status quo and when someone said it won't work, or it won't be popular, he did not care. He pushed forward anyway.
He lived with his own values and beliefs and he pushed on and inspired others.
You can do the same, maybe you are not the CEO or founder of the next Apple. But you are the CEO of you, the founder of your family, a mother, a father, a friend, a lover, a partner you are creating something and why not dream and reach for the stars.
Why not share a sincere smile everyday.
Why not?
Make that difference in your world.
Dream Big!
Share Love, laughter, joy and hope.
Yeah that 11 right, sharing hope. Giving someone a shoulder to lean on. Giving them the knowledge and belief that they are worthy, the road is clear ahead, this is the road map, here is a smile for you, oh yeah some laughter as well. Things will get better here is why.
Words of hope for a soul that seeks it and often finds little.
Oh sure, we are truly responsible or our results, our thoughts and actions. We need to be that for ourselves and our family.
But what is so wrong with our world when we if we took the time to share some hope and those ten other things listed above. What difference would it make.
Could it save a teen from killing them self?
Could it save a young woman from selling her self?
Could it help a homeless person stand a little taller and have hope?
Could it inspire the next Steve Jobs to work in his families garage?
What if it could? What if it does?
Is the effort worth the result that comes from it?
Just some thoughts.....
I write to get to you thinking, to inspire, to lift, to bring hope.....
I share my love and smile through these words, for you.
I cry out and have my own fears, my own solitude, my own sorrow but when that smile is shared with me, I smile. When I hear laughter I laugh.
Do I dream....you bet. Do I share gratitude spoken aloud, for sure. Do I want to make a small ding in the universe? Sure....
So I will.......
Picking up that hammer and tapping away, one smile, one post, one kind word, one shared laugh, one day at a time.
So should you....make your ding in the world. Share, care and love. Enjoy your day!
As always smiles sent your way ! : )
10/07/11
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