I heard about this Ted Talk the other day on NPR -- This touched me so much - bringing me to tears. One of the things they talked about was how important it is to not put off doing something good just because you want to do something great
that everything matters
all of it
every kindness
every effort
no matter how small
and in fact
sometimes
it's the small acts that mean the most.
lately I think I've been worried that I haven't done enough
that
at the end of it all
it won't matter what I've done
that
I will not make a mark
and you know what?
it doesn't matter
that I haven't fixed it all
it only matters that I've tried.
Great perspective. I just read the applicable part of your post to my son. This is so hard to remember but so absolutely true! Can you please share the link to the Ted talk? If you don't want to do it here, my email is SirQsmlb@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
fiona
No problem Fi -- let me know if you failed to receive it.
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Don't worry you have and will leave a mark! That bit with TED is so good and true.
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Thank you Ashly
DeleteI'm going to keep that in mind over the next few weeks
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Yes everything matters- Save the shoes for sure!
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save the shoes indeed
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sfp
This is excellent!! Made me cry, damnit. But well worth it.
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One of the things I learned in a prior job is that you will never know the impact you have on others, maybe ever, maybe years later. I had someone comment to me that something I'd done had meant a ton to them at the time(like, 20 years ago), and it was a "moment' for them that they'd never forgotten. I was *flabbergasted*.
ReplyDeleteNever doubt that you're making a difference. What you've done is so out of the norm for them--and you've given them something--discipline, tangible caring, and a safe outlet where they can grieve. They may never be able to say it, but you will be there. You are their "shoes".
Wishing you well in the weeks to come, as you begin the new part of you adventure.
Hug,
nilla