Michael

Even a small star shines in the darkness. - Finnish proverb

How often do you compare yourself to others? How often does that comparison lead to a complete disregard or minimization of your contribution to your family, friends or society?

Sometimes the big things start with the small things we do.

It’s the unseen or behind the scenes effort.

It’s the single parent working two jobs to take care of their children.

It’s the quiet person who tirelessly works to help others but no one ever sees them. It’s the charitable contributions that never get reported in the news.

It’s the smile you give a stranger who looks like they need a boost.

It’s cooking a meal for a friend who is sick. It’s giving a hand to someone who needs help without being asked.

It’s listening instead of thinking or talking. It’s spending real time, both in length and quality, to your children.

Remember that the little things you do may be really big to the person on the receiving end. Don’t underestimate your contribution, whether big or small.

If everyone did a little bit to help others out, deep and long term social change would be the outcome. Not bad for a small star.

Have a great day!