The Power of a Touch

The Power of a Touch ... 

The majority of us lead quiet, unheralded lives as we
pass through this world. There will most likely be no
ticker-tape parades for us, no monuments created in our
honor. But that does not lessen our possible impact,
for there are scores of people waiting for someone just
like us to come along; people who will appreciate our
compassion, our unique talents. Someone who will live a
happier life merely because we took the time to share
what we had to give. Too often we underestimate the
power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening
ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of
caring, all of which have a potential to turn a life
around. It's overwhelming to consider the continuous
opportunities there are to make our love felt.

  -- Leo Buscaglia. Cited on Inspiration Peak.
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