The Ripple Of You
A Reminder That You Matter More Than You Know
Your sole existence on this plane
is already a miracle.
You may think of yourself as a tiny speck of dust,
drifting away from a greater whole,
floating aimlessly in this vast web of particles.
But it is not the truth.
You may wonder if being here matters,
but I assure you—it does.
Every little action you take
creates ripples through the world.
Each moment of kindness—
a hand extended, a gentle smile,
may change someone’s path forever.
Whenever you hold the door open for someone
whose hands are full,
you might have shifted the way they view the world.
Whenever you offer a tiny smile to a stranger,
That could be the first smile this person has seen in days.
When you speak a sincere compliment—
on someone’s talent, appearance, or even the smallest achievement—
you may light a spark within them,
as it could be the first warmth they’ve felt in a long time.
Whenever you let a car merge into your lane,
You may be helping someone in urgent need
changing their day in ways unseen.
Do not take the little things for granted.
If you ever have the slightest chance
to bring even the faintest light to another’s life,
please, take it.
You matter more than you’ve ever given yourself credit for.
Because of you,
someone smiles when they think of you.
Because of you,
someone walks with a little more confidence.
Because of you,
someone has gained a little more time.
Because of you,
someone was inspired to carry that kindness forward to others.
You may not have enough possessions,
You may be struggling to make ends meet,
You may feel as though you have little to give.
But you can always give. You always give something.
Through the smallest acts of grace and kindness,
with small acts of grace and kindness,
you are already helping to make the world a softer place.