Soumya from Life of Leo has nominated me for the 3 Quote Challenge. Today, I share my favourite quote for Day 2.
This is something that I have experienced so many times. A kind word by a friend, a warm smile by a co-passenger or just a patient ear has done wonders to my day. It is true that one small, thoughtful gesture can make a big difference in someone’s day/life. It can can have a bigger effect than we could ever imagine.
I remember reading this on Corinne’s blog…A man who jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge, left a suicide note “I’m walking to the bridge. If one person smiles at me on the way, I will not jump.” Sadly, no one smiled! This is something that will stay with me for a long long time. Wish, somebody had smiled at that man, that day!
Also, I believe in the law of karma, which says that what goes around comes around – and with kindness it really does. Research has proven that being kind to others increases our own levels of happiness as well as theirs. So, keep on increasing the karma points in your life and encourage someone who needs it, be generous with compliments, say something nice to someone, be someone’s cheerleader… and make a huge impact on someone’s life.
Thank you Soumya for nominating for this awesome challenge. And now I nominate Genevive, Rajlakshmi and Ma’am Usha Menon. Looking forward to read your take on this challenge!
This is what the 3-Day Quote Challenge is all about.
1. Post one of your favorite quotes (different quote on each day) on three consecutive days. The quote can be from your favorite book, author, or your own.
2. Nominate 3 bloggers to challenge them.
3. Thank the blogger, who nominated you.
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As there is also a saying, ‘ a kind word will keep you warm for 3 winter months ‘ . Sometimes motivation is discovered at unusual places. Good one.
3 months… that’s interesting. Was not aware of this. Thanks for sharing, Lata 🙂
I am in awe of people like Ziglar and Bach who, among others, made the most profound truths sound so simple and doable. This is one such quote. It’s also something I sincerely believe and try to follow. I certainly hope I have some people who will smile at me when the chips are down. Beautiful choice for the quote, Shilpa.
True. Their words are so impactful and so profound too. The world is more beautiful because of lovely people like you, Shailaja. Keep rocking! ♥
\A very beautiful quote indeed. The words ”encourage someone who needs it, be generous with compliments, say something nice to someone, be someone’s cheerleader… and make a huge impact on someone’s life.” are so powerful . They sum up the gist of the quotation.
Thank you for nominating me.
Oh yes. These small little acts do cant take much time and cost nothing too but can make a BIG difference in somebody’s life. It is my pleasure and thrilled that you have taken up this challenge too. Thanks Ma’am 🙂
Those words are very true. I have stopped believing in Karma though.
I think, the Karma may be delayed but it does catch up with one and all. Have faith and patience too 🙂
I love Zig. He is a really great guy and an amazing speaker. I have had the opportunity to meet him several times when I lived in Dallas. I agree that being nice to others is highly beneficial not only to ourselves but everyone around us as well. If everyone would make just a little extra effort every day, the world would be a much better place.
Wow! You have met and listened to Zig several times!! That’s awesome, Shawn! Agree with you completely. These small little acts of kindness are very powerful and can make a whole lot of difference to someone’s life.
This is true. We often underestimate the power of a small gesture like a smile or some encouragement. If we develop empathy towards fellow human beings, we maybe more inclined to be nice to others.
Destination Infinity
Well said, Empathy is the word!! By all means we should be kind to others for everyone is fighting a battle, we know nothing about!
ohhh..that story of the man on the golden bridge made me sad…But rightly said..we never know whose lives we are changing with one word or action. loved this one Shilpa.
That is truly a tragic tale. Feel very sad for that person!
True, wish we all go out of our way to spread joy to everyone who crosses our path. 🙂
I can testify that smiles change a mood with children. I am a childcare provider for the last 20 years and it never ceases to amaze me when a child arrives with a frown until I smile or compliment them. Pure magic 🙂
You are doing so great, Stephanie. Spreading smiles and cheer all around! Awesome! 🙂
It’s so true… You never what a simple gesture can do…And even I remember the post of Corinne’s about the man who jumped off the Golden Gate bridge…yes, small, inconsequential things actually impact the most…Beautiful quote needless to say Shilpa
Oh yes, small things matter! Usually we think that our problems are the worst and biggest. If only we take a moment to notice and be kind to people around us, realize that just like us, they also have their own battles that they’re fighting! Thanks Nabanita. Glad you like it 🙂
Thanks shilpa for nominating me…. starting right away, loved your quote,he is a great author.. thanks for sharing ..
Thanks Genevive for accepting the challenge. Looking forward to read your quotes 🙂
Did I tell you that you inspire me. Love the work you are doing for the society! Proud of you ♥
So true that!
Completely!
So true – a smile is good for the smiler too – increases endorphins I think. So sad about the man who no-one smiled at. Loved the comments too .. thanks Shilpa.
Yes, it is indeed sad that he didnt get a smile, which costs nothing to anybody! Thanks Susan, glad you liked it.
Just wanted to share that I have been trying to visit your blog for quite some time and I get this error always…
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You don’t have permission to access /eve-part-3/ on this server.
Additionally, a 403 Forbidden error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.
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You don’t have permission to access /the-art-of-the-dark-feminine/ on this server.
Additionally, a 403 Forbidden error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.
Dont know how to visit your blog 🙁
o my word Shilpa – I don’t know what to say! But as I write this 6.00 p.m. Wed eve SA time (I wanted to check Genevive’s website address because she nominated me for this 3 day challenge and I am getting the same error 403 story for her website, as well as I wanted to check out yr Day 3 of challenge) I noted that you actually have made a comment on my Day one and to which I responded. I am so sorry re the Eve and dark feminine posts – you would have liked them I think – http://www.gardenofedenblog.com ?
Hi Susan. I was lucky today and I got through your website at one go and that’s how you saw my comments on your two posts. I will surely check the posts which I missed reading due to this error, soon.
Genevive’s blog URL is : http://www.geneviveangela.com/
Incidentally, even I am getting Google 404 error for her website. Weird!! 🙁
p.s. re my response just left re: forbidden error etc – maybe if you go to the end of the day 1 challenge post, at the end of the post there is an arrow for previous posts.
Thank you for the tip, Susan. You are a sweetheart! Will do that and read your previous posts. Thanks ♥
Thanks Shilpa! the / at the end of genevive’s post I had omitted, now put in and about to check that (fingers crossed) it works (thank you very much!) PLUS I added to the post that the 3 I nominated must ask 3 others to do same, and thank the person who nominated me!
I also want to find yr Day 3 challenge …
Glad that you were able to link Genevive’s blog. But I am still getting the 404 error for her site.
Will check a bit later. Hope it gets sorted by then.
The link to my Day 3 of the Quotes Challenge is : http://shilpaagarg.com/2015/06/quote-challenge-day-3-of-3.html 🙂