There are particular experiences we have as humans, that end up staying with you for the longest of times. I remember when I lost my sibling. Although he was still very young, everybody who gathered, to share their condolences, talked about how they knew him from how he lit up rooms he entered. Even people we didn't know, came to us, narrating a certain experience where he was the light of the party there, and how unforgettable he made that experience, for them. There were even videos that circulated of him making kids laugh, and entertaining the adults. This was something my brother did out of fun, but it ended up being a legacy for him. I'm not the most outgoing person. Never have been. When I find myself surrounded by strangers, I'd rather stay seated in a place, minding only what comes to me. But still, the thought of what legacy I'll leave behind assails me at times.
Kindness is a concept I'm always up for, any time, any day. I love seeing people be kind to each other, and I love giving people reasons to smile. Lending out a helping hand to people, is something I've always loved doing. So even when I'm in a situation that's uncomfortable for me, but someone else is in a worse situation than mine, I'm definitely going to put myself out there, to help out. I want to make an impact on people around me. I want to be known for putting smiles on people's faces. Even if I can't dance, or at least do the most social things to make an impact, I could do it in the subtle ways I can. Giving out compliments to people, smiling at little kids when they seem unsure, helping out when I can financially.
This legacy I want to uphold isn't actually something that benefits others alone. It benefits both parties, because as much as I love seeing people around me pleased, there's this immense joy I feel whenever I do it. Happiness is transferable, and surrounding myself with it, impacts me as well.
This is something I've actually written about, a number of times here on hive but everytime i come across a prompt centering around it, I don't hesitate to answer it. Reason being that, writing about it constantly, is like a blueprint for me. It is me trying to be intentional about making an impact, the way I want to. And with God helping me, I believe I will achieve it.
[This is my entry to the India United Contest for this week](
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Images are mine.
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