Today, I wanted to talk about the impact a moment can have.

Today, for no particular reason, I was having a bad day. I wasn’t in a good mood, and it definitely showed through my actions and words towards others. I don’t like myself when I am like this, but it was one of those moods where I couldn’t shake it, no matter what I did.

It wasn’t until later in the afternoon when my mood completely turned around.

I was sent out on an errand for my mom. I was driving down the street when I heard my phone buzz. For reference, I have specific ringtones for specific people. I like it this way so I have an idea who is texting me when I see it go off. At this particular moment, the ringtone belonged to a person who never fails to bring a smile to my face. As soon as the sound reached my ears, a smile crossed my face and I could feel my mood begin to lift. At this point, I didn’t even know what the text said, but just knowing who it was from made me smile.

I waited until I reached my destination before pulling out my phone and reading the text message. It was simple, only a few words in response to a text that I had sent earlier in the day. But still, it was exactly what I needed in the moment. In my mind, I could nearly see the look that was on their face when they sent the message. This, too, made me smile. I responded to their text with enthusiasm of both the subject in which the messages were about, and also by just talking to them.

The people in which we decide to talk to and surround ourselves with determine how we spend our lives. Do we spend it in the dark, lonely and afraid? Or do we spend it in the light, filled with love and laughter? This person does all of that for me. They make my life more enjoyable. And this is why merely hearing the notification of their text message lifted my spirits to a happier place.

Isn’t it strange how one, small thing can make a bad day so much better?

The funny thing to me is, they most likely didn’t even think anything of the text that they sent. They probably only thought of it as responding to a friend. But for me, it meant so much more than that. It is strange how much impact you can have on someone’s life, and not even know it.

Moral of the story, don’t underestimate your worth to someone else. Don’t think that what you do to/for someone else doesn’t matter. Because odds are, it is significant to them. It means something to them. Whether that is good or bad, it makes an impact on them. You make an impact on them.

For example, a good friend of mine has a remind page all about positivity and inspiration. She sends out one text a day with a message of motivation and happiness. She doesn’t know it, but some days, what she sends out is the exact message I need. This is proof that God works in mysterious ways, and He is using her as His hands and feet. She doesn’t know what I am feeling or in need of that day, and yet, what she says speaks to me, and makes everything better.

The impact of a single moment or thing can be significant. It can make a bad day good. It can change your perspective.

Remember that what you say and do matters. You matter.

With Love,

Emily