January 2023 Topic: How am I leaving the world a better place than when I came into it?
By Suzy Rawlins with Roots and Boots with Suzy Rawlins
“We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.” Ronald Regan
Simply put, this world is better because YOU exist. Each of us is here on earth to impact the lives of specific people. It is up to you to lead by example and bless as many people as you can, since we may never meet the same people. Your interactions with people around you, your decisions, and even your smallest acts of kindness can have a lasting impact on the lives of many.
Truth is, we may never know how our smiles or kind words touch another person’s life. It is everyone’s responsibility to be a positive influence and a role model for others to follow. We are all shaped by the experiences of our lives and the people around us. You, therefore, affect so many other lives in this way.
How am I leaving the world a better place than it was when I came into it? Through my faith and my passion for “Leaving A Legacy.” I approach each day with an opportunity to bless someone with kindness. My years of experience and wisdom can be a helpful guide to those I encounter. Because I tend to see things in black and white, the guidance of my mentors has helped me see a variety of situations in a more colorful light. It is my prayer that I can pass that on to someone else.
Let me leave you with one of my favorite bible verses.
“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” ~Mathew 5:14-16