Think of this.....at 211 degrees water is simply very hot, in fact scalding hot. But at 212 degrees it boils and with that brings steam. Steam powers things, makes things happen, changes things. One degree of difference can change the world!
Recently a friend of mine told me how he started saying the Reiki Prayer in the morning before he left for work. Reiki is a simple spiritual practice developed in 1922 by Mikao Usui. The prayer defines one degree, by doing something just for today.....
Just for today I will not worry
Just for today I will not be angry
Just for today I will give thanks for my many blessings
Just for today I will do my work honestly
Just for today I will be kind to every living thing
My friend said that by doing this one small thing it has made a big difference in his day. He finds himself happier, more content, more aware of what is around him, and more productive. He comes home energized, not drained, and he says those around him have noticed.
Do you have a story like this?
What small change have you made that rippled into something bigger?
Brent i just added One Degree to my home page so that i will always be able to keep up with you and everyones suggestions. I completely believe in one person affecting a large # of people or one smile creating millions of them.
ReplyDeleteI might suggest a random act that I think makes a difference and it might cost you all of a dollar. Next time you are getting coffee and the persson next to you is getting their's as well, tell the cashier you are buying that persons. Simply pay for it and start walking away.. this has brought a number of smiles to peoples faces. Try it.
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