Making a Difference

I have said often and to many people that I want to make a difference in this world. That I have a desire to make an impact on people's lives. I suppose I felt I wanted to make my life significant in someway. I think all of us want that at some level as well. We want to feel that when we leave this planet people will remember us and say that we mattered.

The truth is that I was far removed from the real way in which I would make that impact on this world and in my own life. I thought somehow I would be doing that in a big forum of sorts. I was confused into thinking it was way off in the distance or that maybe I would say something to someone of influence and that person would want to promote me in someway. Yes, I was far off base from the truth of my impact-ability.

Thank goodness I was shown how and where I would actually be able to be the person I want to be. It came one day while I was reading a book called "A Return to Love" by Marianne Williamson. The message I received was that I make an impact today with the people I come in contact with. No bells and whistles or someone "discovering" me in some way or another. Just simply maximizing every interaction I come in contact with.

I began to "see" people that I briefly encountered. Her book states that each person we encounter in a day is a holy encounter. That there are no accidents and that each encounter is set up that way to provide an opportunity to express love and or to receive love. This love that she talks about does not have to be over the top... it should be appropriate to the situation. If it's a perfect stranger I've encountered then I am to look into them and see their loveliness. I am to treat them with warmth and consideration and tolerance.

I began to do this and amazing things began to happen. I realized through the interactions that other things in my life began to fall into place. I also began to realize that my own heart would feel happy and healed. I saw that the mere expression of love to others was a gift I gave to myself. On top of all of that... I saw that I made a difference. I saw how everyone is needing to feel loved.

I almost became addicted to this process. I quickly saw how my proactive approach took me away from reactive behavior. I saw how happy I was, more consistently. What an amazing discovery. Who would have thought that when you give love away (without strings attached) that you receive everything that you've been wishing for and didn't know it.

I wanted to share this experience because I believe it is the answer to whatever ails you. I believe it is the glue to our broken vessels. I believe it allows us to tap into the force that is our divine heritage. It makes us one with God!

I am continually working on maintaining this perspective daily. Some days aren't as productive but I know that this is my ticket to making a difference in people's lives. If I continue to maximize these moments.... I will indeed be the person I want to be!