“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people

will never forget how you made them feel.”

~ Maya Angelou ~

How we make others feel often matters more than what we say or do. People may

forget the details of a conversation or the exact words we spoke, but they

rarely forget the care and warmth they felt in our presence. Thoughtful gestures,

patience and being fully present with someone can make a lasting impression.

Leaving others with a smile doesn’t mean life is perfect or problems disappear.

It means we choose to be thoughtful. A hug, whether shared or simply offered

in spirit, reminds people they are seen and valued. A kind thought, spoken or

unspoken, can ease a heavy heart and bring calm.

These small actions don’t require special effort or grand gestures. They come

from paying attention and caring about how our words and actions land with

others. Each day gives us countless chances to be kind and thoughtful and

in doing so, we quietly touch the lives of those around us – one moment,

one person, at a time.