“Among the things you can give and still keep are your word, a smile, and a grateful heart.” (Zig Ziglar) (11.6.26 > 11.28.12)
It never ceases to amaze me how much difference another person can make in our lives. We can go through a horrible day full of frustration and annoyances...and then one person says something encouraging that changes our entire perspective. Suddenly we feel like we went from beaten down to blessed abundantly.
Of course, we can enjoy a wonderful day with our spirits high, our activities flowing and a song in our hearts...and then someone criticizes us...and our day changes drastically.
I think it is safe to say that most of us truly want to make a difference for others. I know I have been incredibly blessed by those who saw potential, promise and positive qualities in me as a child, teen, young wife and mother. And their words, attitude, integrity and kindness made a huge difference in my life then...and now! They were and are, undoubtedly, God's precious instruments who influenced my life in ways I may never have gone had they not cared and taken the time to touch my heart for Him.
Yesterday, we learned of the passing of Zig Zigler. I never heard him speak. I never met him. But I have heard of him. My husband attended one of his live speaking engagements. I do know this. Mr. Zigler was motivational, encouraging and driven to make a difference in people's lives. He will certainly be long remembered for the difference he made for countless others.
What can I do to make a difference? No, I am not a Zig Zigler. But just as his quote said, if we share a word, smile and grateful heart with others, it will influence them...as well as our own lives! What a wonderful truth and challenge! Thanks, Mr. Zigler! Rest in peace. ♥~thl
Yesterday, we learned of the passing of Zig Zigler. I never heard him speak. I never met him. But I have heard of him. My husband attended one of his live speaking engagements. I do know this. Mr. Zigler was motivational, encouraging and driven to make a difference in people's lives. He will certainly be long remembered for the difference he made for countless others.
What can I do to make a difference? No, I am not a Zig Zigler. But just as his quote said, if we share a word, smile and grateful heart with others, it will influence them...as well as our own lives! What a wonderful truth and challenge! Thanks, Mr. Zigler! Rest in peace. ♥~thl
What can I do to make a difference? No, I am not a Zig Zigler. But just as his quote said, if we share a word, smile and grateful heart with others, it will influence them...as well as our own lives! What a wonderful truth and challenge! Thanks, Mr. Zigler! Rest in peace. ♥~thl
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