Impacting Others

Usually at lunchtime, or in the evenings, I will watch one or two re-runs of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” with Ty Pennington.

It’s a show about renovating, or re-building, homes in the US of those who submitted their stories and request to ABC – and were chosen by ABC.

I love Ty’s high energy; the designers and carpenters creativity; the hundreds of volunteers who come in to help; and love the transformation of the recipient families.

I’ll admit, I cry when I watch these. My husband asked me why I would watch these shows when they make me cry.

I told him that it reminds me that there is still a lot of good out there; but that’s not the only reason I watch them.

I watch them because they also remind me that we each have an impact on others’ lives.

Sure, it may not be as dramatic or blatant as this one- or two-hour show, but you and I are impacting others every single day; we usually aren’t even consciously aware of it.

Our words and actions – be they kind or unkind – alter or change someone every day.

Energy-wise, I see those who put out unkind, harsh, and/or damaging words to others because they feel bad about themselves. Remember the saying, “Misery loves company”?

Those who go through the day being helpful, uplifting, and/or positive also spread that positive energy.

How will you impact someone’s life today?