making a difference

What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. -- Jane Goodall

i like this quote a lot and i let it guide the way i interact with people - friends or strangers. when i see a person, i want to make a positive difference in their life. a smile, a hug, a listening ear, a pep talk; these are all positive things i can offer. i know that people who give these things to me make my life better. the least i can do is return the favor.

this quote is important to keep in mind, too:
If you think you are too small to make a difference, you’ve never been in bed with a mosquito. -- Anonymous

when i take a photo, make a phone call, or post on this blog, i hope the difference i make is a positive one.