I left the screen door to my patio open a crack and I only noticed it after an annoying mosquito zoomed around my office for the rest of the day. I’d forget about it for a while until it swooped down and whined in my ear while I was seeing clients. For such a tiny insect it was extremely disruptive, and it made me think of these words from the Dalai Lama. If you are feeling like you are too small to make a difference in the world today, I simply disagree.
I’ve learned from my own experience that sometimes the smallest things make the greatest difference. Maybe you stand up to an injustice a friend is experiencing, or say no to something that you believe is wrong. It might not seem that significant to you, but it might mean the world to the person you are standing up for.
Or maybe someone has done that for you. If you’ve ever had thoughts like I hate myself, or wonder what’s the point of all of this, do you remember what made you feel differently or helped you to keep going and be willing to hope things might change? For me, it was always a simple act of loving kindness from one person that helped restore a sense of dignity to my soul.
Never discount the power you have to make a difference by deciding your presence is too small. My friend the mosquito was a great reminder of this
