How do you acknowledge someone's impact in your life?

How do you acknowledge someone's impact in your life?

This morning, as I was roaming around the kitchen, I had noticed that one of the cartons of eggs was about to expire in a few days.

Although, I am proud of myself for having the ability to eat multiple eggs, 17 is way too many to consume within the next two days ?? ?? ??

Not knowing what to do, I decided to proceed with the rest of my day and believe that the answer would come to me in some shape or form.

Well, three hours later, as I was meditating, the answer came.

I thought about my friend, Steve Gamlin, and his acts of kindness. Whether it’s holding a door for someone or buying someone else’s groceries.

It was at that moment, I had realized that one possible solution was to boil all of the remaining eggs and take them over to the homeless people a few blocks away.

Moments after the eggs were done, I got in my car and began looking for the next closest person in need of food.

It wasn’t until a few miles down the road that I was able to see someone with an American flag tied to the light post, and a dog running around him, that might have been in need of what I had.

I called him over and gave him the freshly prepared eggs.

A smile immediately appeared on his face.

Tears rolled down mine.

As he made his way back, he said, “Here you go Angel (his dog), we have food.”

The dog was dancing on her back feet.

There are moments that truly do take one’s breath away, this was one of them for me.

I am sharing this message not for recognition of my actions, but simple acknowledgment that someone else’s words do matter and can make an impact.

In my opinion, “You are the byproduct of all of the people you let into your life.”

Had it not been for Steve's weekly messages where he shares his own acts of kindness, I may not have had this realization today.

I may have proceeded with the usual routine of throwing the remaining eggs away once they expired.

Instead, Steve’s message inspired me to take a different course of action.

Will I get it right every time I have left over food?

Probably not.

But, am I willing to try?

Absolutely.

Thank you Steve for helping me expand my perspective and inspiring me to take action ??

Oleg Lougheed is the host of the Overcoming Odds Podcast, where you get a glimpse into the stories of individuals who have overcome adversity, suffering, and struggle in achieving their personal success.