The Power of the Little Things

Wars are breaking out across the world. People are being hospitalized. Protests are raging. Cold season is coming. I don’t know about you, but often times when these challenges hit I feel paralyzed, like I can never do enough, so I end up doing nothing. I shared a quote recently on my Instagram page by Edward Everett Hale, about how you cannot do everything, but you can do something.

I found myself reflecting on this recently, after speaking with friends and family living through crises. During these times it can often feel like there are no words - like nothing I do or say will ever be enough to stop the war or heal the pain. And it is true - I cannot stop a decades long war, cannot save someone from sickness. But I can do something. I can make a greeting card, or a phone call, or a meal. I can continue to show up with grace and thoughtfulness to those in my sphere, and I can pray that it trickles out. And, if all else fails, I can pray.

I invite you to join me today, in doing something seemingly small for someone in your life going through something challenging. You never know how big this seemingly small thing could be.