Acquire a sense of inner peace and you’ll save thousands of others.
When people are in times of conflict, even more important sometimes than words of advice or helpful actions is simply a peaceful presence.
A solid boulder that can slow the raging river. A brick house that can protect against the ravaging storm. A clear mind that can cut through the invasive fog.
See, a person who has acquired a sense of inner peace brings peace with them everywhere they go. Their impact is made constantly without any specific efforts on their part.
…And so it is for the person who carries conflict with them everywhere they go.
If we care about the impact we have on others, what we have to remember is the lesson that Maya Angelou so wisely shared: “At the end of the day people won’t remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel.”
Which means: what people feel from our presence is where the real impact is made.
Focus less on always having to say or do exactly the right thing. A lot of times, the stress and anxiety produced by this desire becomes counterproductive to the very message we’re working so hard to get right.
Focus on being instead.
Being intentional. Being compassionate. Being mindful. Being grateful. Being calm.
Being at peace.
Our impact outward will ripple in proportion to the impact we’ve made on ourselves inward.