When it feels like darkness is casting its shadow on us, and depression is looming over us like a monster, it is critical that we look for the light, for the good, in ourselves and in others. Just like the sunlight brightens the day, kindness, love, caring, and compassion are the lights that brighten our lives.
Every act of kindness and goodwill creates a ripple effect. When others show us how much they care with their kind words and deeds, we can bask in this light and find the strength to lift ourselves out of the darkness. And just as they provided a light for us, we can be the light for others, as well. We become part of the ripple effect as we pass along that energy when we perform acts of kindness for others.
“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.”
William James
Something as simple as offering a helping hand, a smile, a thoughtful word, or a listening ear has the potential to brighten someone’s day and not only blesses them, but it also blesses us. As the ripple effect continues to expand, our gratitude for the light shown to us, and the light we offer to others, will also expand.
“You never know when a moment and a few sincere words can have an impact on a life.”
Zig Ziglar
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