3 Ways to Make a Difference in Someone's Life This Christmas

No matter how insignificant you may think your life or your talents are, you can make a difference in someone's life this Christmas. We all have something to offer another even if it is in some small way - we can make a huge difference. It takes a small acorn seed to grow into a large oak tree. You may never know the strength of the impact a word of encouragement may make to change the course of events in a person's life.

If you consciously decide to make a difference one person at a time with small gestures of kindness, it will create a ripple effect that will tremendously impact your own life and fill you with tremendous joy knowing that you are making small ripples in your corner of the globe which can create big waves in the lives of those you touch.

Now that you know that you have something to offer, even in some small way, let's look at 3 ways you can go about making a difference in someone's life.

1) Look at your own personal experiences

What experiences have you gone through that you know other people are going through right now? What did you do to get through these experiences? What would you do differently or what would you change? What lessons have you learned that became valuable nuggets in your life? You can begin to share your experiences and knowledge with other people who are currently going through a dark time in their lives and feel that there's no hope or end to their issue.

2) Become a good listener

Sometimes a person just needs someone to be a good listener as an outlet to unload what's on their minds. They may not necessarily need advice but just someone to listen to them. And as they release all of the negative energy they're feeling they can actually begin to see the solution to their problem more clearly.

As a good listener, you need to listen objectively - give the person the floor to fully express themselves, knowing that they're not being judged by you. You are the source of strength at this moment.

3) Believe in them

Sometimes we need to believe in others even before they believe in themselves, before they may even see the value in their own lives and in their talents. If you see something of value in another, you can encourage them to go forward towards their dreams. You can help them see the value that you see by believing in them and help them to unlock the hidden gems in their lives. It can be the best Christmas gift you give this year wrapped in the heart of love.

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Saturday Tunespiration - Think your Hands are Too Small to Make a Difference?

You can make a difference right where you are. Think your hands are too small to make a difference?

It doesn't matter the size of your hands, but the size of your heart. For if small hands can hold the hand of one person and lift them up from a place of despair, then that one hand that has been lifted up, will have the strength to lift up another. And if your small hands can make a difference in the life of two others, then those two others can uplift another two.

In the end, when all is said and done, only kindness matters; not all our achievements, not all that we strive to accumulate, but our kindness, our love. What will you do today to make a difference?

Today's tunespiration comes from Jewel - Hands. Enjoy and be inspired!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFLPwv6b3lI

Make a difference: You can make a difference living your dream

Ever stopped to wonder why you have the talents that you do? The gifts and dreams you have were not embedded in your make up just for your own enjoyment. You were born for this time period on the earth to make a difference living your dream easily and effortlessly.

Some things you do naturally while others struggle to do the same. That's because it's part of who you are; a part of your unique makeup. No one on earth is exactly like you. You are one of a kind. And with this knowledge, you are here for a divine purpose, whether or not you are aware of that.

Your talents and dreams have a place to enhance the lives of others and create a living, not only for yourself, but for many others. Think of it. What if you developed your gifts or your ideas whose life could you change? Whose life could you enhance? Whose life could you save?

Because we are all so interconnected on one level or another, your contribution could make such an impact locally, on a generation, on a global scale or maybe in the life of one child that will change the world. Give yourself permission to create wealth from your gifts, ideas and dreams.

How to make a difference

Charitable Donations

Many reputable charitable organizations are available where you can make a sizable contribution to aid in hunger and/or emergency relief. You can choose one or as many of these to sponsor a child or a family.

Environmental Organizations

Advocates for the protection of our environment have made it their life mission to care for our precious resources and ensure that the future of our world remains healthy and safe for our children and their children. You can join in and support their efforts.

Community Programs

Local programs have been put in place to provide the needs of local families; many of them struggling to make ends meet. By using your gifts to create wealth, you can make a difference in the lives of those who are facing temporary or even long term setbacks.

Educational Programs

Many educational programs have been cut due of lack of funding leaving children and families who rely on them in dire straits. One such program which has been brought to my attention by a friend is funding for the education of special needs children in the Bahamas and on an international level. What can you do to help if your ideas created such a financial stream of income to support this project and aid these children and their families?

Small Business Investor

How about being an investor to support small business ventures in need of necessary funds previously denied by the banks. You can help a small business owner realize his/her dreams.

I'm sure you could think of other areas that you can make a difference other than in your own back yard. The possibilities are endless, and besides, your act of kindness will live on in the lives of others long after you're gone.

Whose life would you change if you lived your dreams and materialized your ideas?

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