The sun sets on another day…
Sunset was once again highlighted by spectacular colors. It is rare but welcome to see so many sunsets in November. Any fantastic day can only be accentuated by an even more fantastic night.
I was looking over some comments on a chat board and one resonated with me. It brought forth a foci on a small piece I wrote about people. The idea of “us” played in my head, and about the differences that can change a world.
In an old movie a villain was boasting to the anti-hero that they were supreme. The statement was made “You can’t beat me” and the anti-hero simply replied, “Maybe I can’t, but we can”. This idea of us resonates with the world in both good and bad ways. Sometimes us is a good thing, sometimes it is used well, sometimes not, but always “us” is powerful.
Today I hope to talk to one person, just one. I reach out with a few words each day to speak to someone, anyone, and hope that I make a difference to just one. Today it is my goal to see one person feel a little better. I may succeed or fail but I ask that we all try to find one phrase or word that opens minds and hearts, and maybe, just maybe, makes the world a little better. It is easy to bash the world. It is easy to find something bad to say about anyone. My challenge to you today is to pick the person you feel hate for most in the world and find one good thing about them. Just one. Then maybe tell someone about it.
In the end, isn’t that a step in the right direction? Can’t we step forward just a smidgen?
At any rate, I will keep trying daily. I won’t stop trying. Maybe I can’t change the world, perhaps my words won’t make the difference that everyone needs to hear. Perhaps I cannot find that resonating literary locution that opens minds to their own possibilities, but perhaps we can. Personally, even if I can’t change the world, maybe I can help one person find their voice, and let the dominos fall.
So as the sun sets on another day, take a deep breath. Welcome. Be amazed at the world. Find your voice, and realize that you are unique. In your uniqueness let’s find some common ground. Make a difference to yourself and one person, at least try, no matter what.
Sleep sweet, love with all your heart, and catch a unique rabbit…