I will leave a part of me with everyone and make a difference

"The purpose of life is not to be happy-but to matter, to be productive, to be useful, to have made a difference that you have lived at all."--Leo Rosten, American teacher and humorist

While it may not be the purpose in life to be happy there is no reason why you should not be happy while you are being productive, useful and making a difference.  If you are doing all of these things you have good reason to be happy.

Have you made a difference that you have lived at all?  It is not too late to do so.  Are you productive or useful?  Think about it.  If you are not, then change it.  You may be a little uncomfortable for awhile until you settle into your new role but the rewards are many.

Start with small kindness and thoughtfulness to others, then gradually work up physically doing something for others.  Look for opportunities as they are all around you.

What talents and skills do you have that you could use to help others?  Is there a particular hobby that you could share with others?  How about a job skill that you have? Could you share that and make a difference in someone's life?

Could you train people who are jobless or homeless or falling behind others at school?  Search your soul and discover what you can do.  Every one has a skill, hobby or occupation that could be shared with another and it might be life changing.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Today I will share something that I can do with others.  I will leave a part of me behind with each new encounter and I will have made a difference, no matter how small or large.