Today I was driving home from hanging out with one of my best friends. A song came on the radio and I found myself humming along - even though I had no idea what the words were. Maybe it's because I don't take the time to listen, or maybe because chords and tunes just kind of make sense - but somehow I knew the tune.
It was then that I realized that even though I could never sing that song back to you, it made an impact. If I ever hear it again, I'm sure that I'll be humming along and maybe eventually hear the words. Maybe that's not the kind of impact you thought it would make - but it still change a small part of me.
Well what if we are all meant to be a small impact on each other. Like the tune of a song, not even spoken words we can change those around us. By behavior and attitude we can change the way that we view the world, the way that others view us, and the way that we view others. What an amazing accomplishment that is.
There is something about knowing that you can make a difference that makes life oddly satisfying. It's great to know that no matter what - you CAN change something...
I realized another thing while listening to that song. I realized that I don't take the time to listen to the world around me. How can I expect others to listen to me, and to hear my tune - when I am sooo busy and caught up in my own world that I can't see theirs. That's my fault.
It took someone I know to show me that it's not always about me - not about my problems, my world, or my life. There are worse things in life. I said it best myself when I told him that "everyone hates life - at some point, some just choose to make the change." Maybe if I took the time to listen to someone other than myself I could realize that life's not all about the ups and downs, but the people there to help you through it.
We all make an impact - good or bad - so why not make it one that counts?
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