What Kind of Mark Are You Leaving?
What Kind of Mark Are You Leaving?
ByA wise man once said, “When you were born you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a way that when you die the world cries and you rejoice!”
Are you living in a way that others look to you as a source of joy and inspiration? I believe that we should all aspire to be a light in the world.
So often, were going around upset and disgusted. We’re allowing the world to be a negative effect on us. And sadly for some people, they’re being a negative influence on the world.
But I dare you to change your outlook today. Aspire to be a positive influence on the world. You never know what kind of change you can make in the lives of others by being a positive example.
I always say that for someone, you might be the only Jesus they’ll ever see. Just like the quote says, make a decision to live your life in such a way that when you die the world cries. Leave a legacy that will change the world for years and years even when you’re gone.
You don’t have to be a natural born leader and be able to get in front of a crowd of thousands on a regular basis just to leave a good mark. You don’t have to be the world’s biggest celebrity with Emmy after Emmy just to own a “Legacy” for others to marvel after.
You don’t have to be the world’s greatest songwriter and write hit songs just to be remembered. No, you can be a light in the world just by the way you live. You will be remembered for the type of life you live. Sometimes the little things you do can have the most positive effect on others. Make a decision today to exercise living a life of greatness in an effort to change the world for the better as you charge forth on your journey of life!
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Jarrod, I only started following you recently on Twitter and wow, your post has just come out and hit me. What a challenging post. I am fairly certain people don’t see me as a positive influence and would mourn me as such. I tend to be a “glass is half empty” kinda person.
But you are spot on about what we leave in people’s lives and that we might be the only glimpse of God and Jesus they see. The gauntlet has been thrown down. I’m going to be praying about this.
Thanks Jarrod and please keep posting.
Great message of hope Jarrod. You are right, when we choose to make a difference, we usually do – no matter how large or small the contribution.
Thanks for the encouragement.
Alex
Hi Jarrod,
Your message reflects the beauty of making a difference in the life of one person and inevitably this creates a positive ripple effect. You continue to be a positive influence for me. Thank you!
“You can be a light in the world just by the way you live.”
True. No special requisites needed to share positive energies with others. Living just the exemplary manner is already an act of kindness for everyone.