I have always wanted to do something more for people.
I used to think that, ‘doing something more for people’ means to sacrifice your
time and pour out the most of your efforts to guide a person. I’ve realized soon
after, that it doesn’t have to be this way. You can always start by doing a few
little simple things at a time.
I personally like travelling, and I wish to travel
more in the future, to meet different kinds of people with different
backgrounds or cultures. In this way, I can reach out to people and try putting
a smile on their faces. When I encounter some people, say cashiers or by
passers, I’d most likely ask how they are doing, and tell them to have a great
day. But this doesn’t only apply when you’re travelling. You can basically do
the same in your daily lives, wherever you go.
Try talking or reaching out to people you encounter.
If you’re sitting in a cab, try having a chat with a driver. If you see a
cobbler on the street fixing those broken shoes under the hot sun, go get an
ice cream from the nearest convenience store and give it to him. If you see any
salesperson trying to promote the things they are working for, and even if you
don’t seem interested at all, thank them instead and praise them for doing a
great job. If you’re not much of a bubbly person, or an extrovert, you can just
simply smile at them. You’d be amazed how the little things you do, or the
words of encouragement you give can light up their days.
Whatever it is, your actions might inspire others. You
might even get inspired by the stories people tell. It’s even better if you can
encourage people to do something that they’ve always been too scared to do. And
if everyone does these little things every now and then, shouldn’t the smiles
of people be increasing, despite all the hardships we are all going through in
our lives?
“Never stop doing the little things for others.
Sometimes, those little things occupy the biggest part of their heart.”
