1/11/11: There is Only 1 You: How Can 1 Person Make a Difference?
In honor of today's special date (1/11/11), we are looking at the power of 1. Specifically, how can 1 person make a difference?If you are a kid, then you need to know that being 1 person means that you are unique and special and that you can make the world a better place.
In Linda Kranz's book Only One You, fish parents send their child off with lots of thought-provoking and meaningful advice, such as:
- Always be on the lookout for a new friend.- Set aside some quiet time to relax and reflect. Every day.
- Blend in when you need to. Stand out when you have the chance.
- Find your own way. You don't have to follow the crowd.
- Appreciate art. It's all around you.
- Make wishes.
For adults, trying to figure out how 1 person can make a difference may be a little more difficult. Fortunately, Dan Zarda and Kobi Yamada's book, 1: How Many People Does It Take To Make a Difference is full of inspiration to help find the gifts within each of us that can help us improve the world!
In the author's own words:
"More than ever before, our world needs more goodness...more kindness... more caring...more courage...more YOU in it. But, what can one do? Here's the answer: Throughout your life there's a voice that only you can hear. It's a call to make a difference that only you can make. If you never hear it, something magical will be lost. But if you hear it and heed it, your life will become a wonderful romance and adventure. The purpose of life is to discover your gift. The meaning of life is to give your gift away. The place you are in needs you today. Your spark can become a flame and change everything. Instead of asking, 'What can I get from life?' this book challenges and guides you to answer the question, 'What can I give?'"
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