You’ve heard that actions speak louder than words, but have you heard that your every action affects at least one other person in a way—a day?

What about the friend who needed you for a few minutes? The friend that knew support was a call away? The friend that sucked up pride, shed a few tears, only to hear your voicemail?

What about when you’ve walked into a room with a mug on your face, and the people who needed to see a friendly smile the most, missed that opportunity with you?

What about when you called in sick just because you “needed” to hang out with your friends for some r&r that day? You gave your coworkers twice the load to carry.

What about when you tell him that he’s the only guy you want, but you copy and paste that message to a few other guys in your phone and one finds out?

OR, what about when you vent and let all your judgment, criticism, and evil words out? Sure you feel better, but do they?

OR SERIOUSLY…what about when you feel like you’re depressed, and you start going out drinking or popping pills. It’s YOUR life right? But those actions cause you to receive a text notification like: “I’ve lost too many friends to prescriptions. I won’t lose a sister.”

No matter how minor or how severe your actions are in life, just remember that there is always someone watching or waiting.

It’s only ego that divides humanity.

The next time you hear, “Be the change you want to see in the world”… will you apply it to your actions or smile and nod with no intentions?

In order to really be great, you have to do great… for yourself, AND the world you live in and share with the rest of the community.