Impact

You can impact more people than you'll ever know:

Too many people sit on the sidelines of life waiting for that one great opportunity or the chance of a lifetime. We seldom realize that while we are waiting, we are missing the small opportunities to make a difference that surround us in our everyday lives. For example, you could pick up the litter on a street that you travel often, help someone carry her groceries to her car, or offer to help a child read a book. Of course, this list could go on and on. Your small action could make all the difference in the world to someone and you may never know it. Don't sit around and wait for the BIG CHANCE because you never know...one of those small opportunities might turn into the next chance of a lifetime.

Quote:

Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us every day.

- Sally Koch

Side Note from Me:

-Some people ask why I post so many things. Others tell me what an inspiration I am to them and help get them motivated to change their lifestyle. A few have told me to keep posting, because they read everything. The reason I post these little blogs and other posts about healthy eating, weight control, lifestyle etc is so I have a reminder of all I've done for myself. I can go back and read my notes if I'm having a problem or loosing my Will, but if the notes and posts can help someone else in some small way. If only one person reads my notes and posts and then finds the will power, strength and courage to be healthy or change their lifestyle...then I've done something good all the way around.

I never set out to be a motivator. I never set out to be a mentor. I never set out to inspire anyone but myself. I never dreamt that I could help someone change their life, but I've had many tell me I inspire them. I motivate them. That's a great feeling and I'm glad to know I've helped someone. All I wanted was to change my way of life, my outlook about myself and fight off the anxiety and depression that was consuming me... but along the way, this journey has taught me that I too can change someone else's outlook about themselves and in turn, it further alleviates my own demons. I've still got a lot to learn, many demons to fight off and much weight needs to come off, but I now know I have the tools, the witt, the strength, courage and will power to beat them. One day, one step, one pound at a time. And if that in turn inspires others to do the same... That is just terrific and fine by me!