No two people are alike. Some are quite influential, whereas others live and die without the least trace of effect.
A person might impact his family only. Another might influence whoever is around him. A third might shine bright to humanity. Some people follow others’ path, while others create it. In all cases, man must realize he is influential. Nobody stops at naught. Either he moves toward the positive side or the negative side, with varying degrees. Stop and see where your life path heads, who you influence, and what you sow in your life.
Life is like a mosaic painting, with very few pieces fixed to the center, while the rest are remote from it. Some people are quite at the periphery. Yet, their lives were candles that illuminated the path for those who became prominent historical figures. For instance, none of us knows the name of Thomas Addison’s mother. Nor are we aware of Abraham Lincoln’s (the abolisher of slavery) step mother’s name. We do not know the name of the mother of renowned Irish poet and painter Christy Brown. Neither do we know the family of Mother Theresa who taught her to spread love and giving amongst people. The families of martyrs who taught them love and sacrifice are unknown too. We speak a lot of Helen Keller, Beethoven, Taha Hussein, and other great people. Yet, we know and give but very little tribute to whoever supported them: be they parents, friends, mentors or so.
Verily, everybody plays a crucial role in life. If some become landmarks, then they are sure to have had sources of love, inspiration, and confidence. So, mark this: your life is a series of sowing and reaping, building and demolishing. Implant love, confidence, honesty and work, and take off whatever is negative. Build positive things, and demolish negative things: for thus the great make and are made, and for this you will be judged on doomsday.
