To what extent do we believe our actions affect people's lives? You will probably think that, in order to have "impact", you should accomplish great things, make heroic deeds, become an outstanding member of society. Not true. The idea of "outstanding" implies being exceptionally good or clearly noticeable. It is therefore referred to someone who stands out of the crowd. But in order to be loved, appreciated, in order to do good to others you don't need that: it's enough for you to be kind, understanding, available, non-judgmental. The person who receives your act of kindness will appreciate you more than if had won the Nobel Prize. Your impact on their life is meaningful because you show them that you care on a personal basis, that you see them as people who deserve your attention, your time, your devotion. Isn't making someone feel they are worth, they are important, "big" enough?
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