The Power of Small Things

Most of us will live what poet Henry David Thoreau called “quiet lives.” There won’t be ticker-tape parades in our honor, nor statues erected in our likeness. But that doesn’t diminish our impact. In fact, it may magnify it.
Think about it: a kind word, a warm smile, a
gentle touch, a listening ear—these are the moments that ripple out in unseen ways. They have the power to turn someone’s day, or even their life, around.

Emily Dickinson put it beautifully:

“If I can stop one heart from breaking,
I shall not live in vain;
If I can ease one life the aching,
Or cool one pain,
Or help one fainting robin
Unto his nest again,
I shall not live in vain.”

Your presence, your compassion, your unique talents are needed—right now, exactly as you are.

Self-Reflection and Action
This isn’t just my story. It’s an invitation to you: an invitation to pause, to reflect, and to ask yourself how you want to show up for your own life. That’s why I’ve woven “self-reflection and action” into my writing. Because reflection without action keeps us stuck, while action without reflection can leave us wandering aimlessly. Paulo Freire captured this so well:

“Within the word we find two dimensions—reflection and action. If one is sacrificed, even if in part, the other immediately suffers. To speak a true word is to transform the world.”

So, take time. Write down your thoughts. Ask the hard questions. Then design small, intentional steps that align with the life you long for. This is how we not only survive—but thrive.

Honoring the Journey
It’s easy to feel rushed, pressured to “have it all figured out” by a certain age. But here’s the truth: the soul doesn’t keep time the way we do. Healing, growth, transformation—these things unfold in their own divine rhythm.

“It takes a long time to clear emotional debris.
It takes a long time to peel off our armor.
It takes a long time to recognize our magnificence.
… It’s a lifelong journey.
The soul has a timeline all its own.”
     -Jeff Brown

So let’s stop rushing. Let’s slow down enough to honor our unfolding. Let’s give ourselves the grace to stumble, to rest, to rise again.
Because the truth is, success isn’t about reaching a final destination. It’s about living with intention, with love, and with courage—despite the failures and doubts along the way.

My Gift to You
“Treading The Waters Of Your Life” is my gift to you. May it remind you that you are not alone, that your story matters, and that your journey—messy, beautiful, unfinished as it may be—is sacred.
Take what resonates. Share it with someone who may need a spark of hope. And most of all, keep treading the waters of your life with confidence, with hope, compassion, and with courage.
After all, we are all unstoppable—not because we have it all figured out, but because we keep moving forward.

Your turn: self-reflection and action

•       What gives you hope? What makes you unstoppable?