I want to write this post as a follow-up to what my dad wrote earlier. He wrote about how people you'd never expect CAN change your life... I'd like to write about how some DO change your life, but do so without realizing it. Before I launch into my writing, however, I wanted to share a poem by Sonia Schroeder.
My Special List I have a list of folks I know, all written in a book. And every now and then, I go and take a look. That is when I realize these names are a part, not of the book they're written in, but written in my heart. For each name stands for someone, who has crossed my path sometime. And in that meeting have become the reason and the rhyme. Although it sounds fantastic for me to take this claim, I really am composed of each remembered name. Although you are not aware of any special link, knowing you has shaped my life more than you think. So please don't think my greeting, as just a mere routine. Your name was not forgotten in between. For when I send a greeting that is addressed to you, it is because you're on the list of folks I am indebted to. I love the poem in every way, not ONLY for it's smoothness but for its honesty. Too many people do walk into your life and then become friends with you... and don't realize the impact they have made on your life, either negative OR positive. I've been on both sides of this as the friend that feels unappreciated or doesn't know their level of appreciation, AND as the friend who lets the other know they're appreciated. Confused yet? Let me explain. Type A - The friend who doesn't know how much they mean or how much of a positive impact they've had on someone's life Type B - The friend whose friend made a positive impact on them, but doesn't realize it. One of my friends was once texting me relatively late at night. She'd been having some friend troubles, so I stayed up late to talk things through with her. Now, while I saw her as one of my close friends, I didn't really feel like I was THAT important to her or that I mattered too much. How I got this impression, I'm not quite sure... but suddenly, she interrupted our conversation to say that she was so happy that I was her friend and was extremely grateful that I always took the time to talk with her and share my own experiences to help her. She added that she truly trusted me and felt like she could tell me anything, and I replied I could say the same for her. Wow! I honestly couldn't believe it... but I was very happy. That simple text of honesty made my night. My whole day, in fact. Not enough people take time to let their friends know how much they appreciate them... which can leave some feeling under-appreciated and rather useless. Well, there was my example of being a Type A- but this inspired me to become a Type B. Since I knew how good hearing that had felt, I went to one of my best friends who I feel I don't tell I appreciate a lot and wrote her a similar text expressing my appreciation for her. Her level of happiness was so great that it in turn made me feel good... I guess she felt under-appreciated as well. My point is- sometimes, the smallest thing can make someone's day. You never know how their day has been going- for all you know, you could be saving them from doing something really stupid. I know I've done that to my friends before and they've told me weeks later that I helped them. It never fails to surprise me... moral of the story, always let people know how you feel about them- don't put it off 'til tomorrow, because for some; tomorrow never comes. And your words could actually help them attain that next tomorrow. Maddie
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