Someone remembers the turning point in his or her life which all started with a moment of kindness from you, a total stranger, but someone who will never be forgotten. You will never know all of the lives that you have touched and changed… but you matter to each of those people and many, many more! Every person matters and every life has a purpose. Even if you are not sure what your purpose is, keep following your journey, and it will find you!
What a wonderful writing prompt for stories and/or essays on one’s personal life and the impact of meeting someone who later became a friend or loved one, or just a one-time exchange that left a lasting impression. Makes me think of that line from Tennyson’s Ulysses: “I am a part of all that I have met; Yet all experience is an arch wherethro’ Gleams that untravell’d world whose margin fades, For ever and forever when I move.” This one post of yours will keep me busy for a long, long time! Thank you, dear Kathy!
Yes, of course, every person counts and can make the difference. For example, recognizing the dignity of everyone is a powerful antidote against racism and indifference: this is the most important thing we can wish for the new year