Everything Matters by Janet Shlaes, Ph.D.
“Live your
life as though every act were to become a universal law.”
~ Henry
David Thoreau
Everything
that you do and say impacts your world with unanticipated and unexpected effects.
A random comment or observation spontaneously uttered in even the most casual
encounter could be the exact words that the other person needed to hear and you
needed to say at that precise moment in time. Or, your words, uttered quite
innocently could be offensive or destructive. Everything matters. As you intentionally
foster the habit of paying attention to your interactions and actions, you will
begin to notice the impact of your words and actions; your self- and
other-awareness will expand exponentially. Truly knowing and experiencing that
everything matters is simultaneously miraculous and unnerving in terms of personal
responsibility.
Imagine what
might be possible if you chose to shift your thinking to align with the Thoreau
quote at the beginning of this post? Taking on Thoreau’s philosophy would
result in the consistent employment of words and actions that align with your most
cherished values? Consider the ripple impact of this way of being in the world,
as well as the potential for positive change. Your words, actions and thoughts
matter greatly to yourself and others.
Janet
I invite you
to consider the insights and observations from the following posts:
Questions and Answers
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