Someone just sent me this, and it especially touched me in this beginning of a new year. Please take some time on your own to answer the last set of questions, and even better, call or write and let those people know you thought of them today. You will be giving them a priceless gift!
The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the ‘Peanuts’ comic strip. You don’t have to actually answer these questions. Just ponder on them:
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.
4 Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade’s worth of World Series Winners.
How did you do? The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies…. Awards tarnish…. Achievements are forgotten…Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here’s another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Jeff and Re on their boat.
Easier?
The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials..the most money…or the most awards. They simply are the ones who care the most. How very blessed we are to have people in our lives who care for us! Now, think about those people for whom you care. Are you impacting their lives in meaningful ways? Start now by appreciating them.
Blessings,
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