December 2023 Newsletter Become someone’s miracle
Become someone’s miracle
In December, most of us are making goals and resolutions for the upcoming year. In addition to doing this, why not also make plans that will benefit others?
What would it feel like to become someone’s miracle in 2024? The definition of a miracle will vary for each of us. For me, being someone’s miracle means making a HUGE difference in their life by being intentional and laser-focused on making things happen.
“I know from personal experience how fear and low self-worth can cripple one’s ability to succeed in life. But with a little support, caring, and inspiration, miracles can happen.”
—Richard Hatch
If somebody asked me to make a list of ways I could be a miracle to others, my list might look like this:
- Find out about a dream or wish of someone I know, and then do my best to help make it a reality.
- Help someone with a task that they cannot accomplish alone.
- Offer words of encouragement. Sometimes people just need verbal support and resolutions to challenges.
- Connect with people who could use my resources and connections to help them advance.
- Become deeply involved in a non-profit organization and ask them how I can support their mission.
- Help a teacher who is working hard to educate the next generation. One way I could do this is by adopting a classroom or department at a local school.
“Miracles happen every day. Change your perception of what a miracle is, and you’ll see them all around you.”
—Jon Bon Jovi
Today more than ever, we need to be a bright light not just to inspire, encourage, and empower others but also to lift our own spirits. We need to be good to ourselves and understand that we matter. The more we love ourselves and move our own needle forward, the more effective we will be in helping others move theirs.
At my presentations and keynotes, I often mention a 1998 study in which 1 out of 8 people were suffering from depression and/or anxiety. When that same study was repeated in February 2022, 1 out of 2.5 people were suffering from depression, anxiety, and/or some other form of mental illness. This statistic tells me that now, more than ever, we need to be someone’s miracle. When we help others, we are also helping ourselves.
I truly believe that each of us has the God-given ability to be someone’s miracle, so what are we waiting for? Let’s make sure that at least some of our goals for the new year include becoming someone’s miracle.