Great Things and Small Things

I have been thinking about how a small rock can have great effects on water. You throw a small rock in the water and then there is a ripple effect on the water as it creates small waves. Even though the small rock isn't heavy or powerful it still can change the water surrounding it. My point in this blog is not about small rocks in water, but about how small things can lead to greater things.

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Studying can lead to Straight A's. Running can lead to weight loss. Chocolate can lead to Happiness. Sleep can lead to Relief. One conversation can help someone when they are in need. One small act of kindness can lead to someone's attitude change. One smile can lead to a romance. These are some examples of how small things can lead to greater and bigger things. There have been so many examples of this in my life. I can think of a compliment that made my whole day when I was thinking negatively about myself. A simple friendship has lead to romances in my life. A lot of people think they everything has to be large and grand in their life. I think not! We could have simple and small things happen that lead to greater things. I think that the small things are more important the the big and great things. A smile means so much more to me than someone giving me a cruise to the Bahamas. I mean a cruise would be awesome but its the thought that counts when something is small. Don't think that just because you are living in a small town with a close group of friends means that you don't have a big influence on others around you. You are influencing everyone around you without your awareness. I don't know how much I influence others. People don't know how they influence me. I just want people to know that you show a impact on others around you in all that you do!
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