So many of us want to make an impact in the world , to spend our short time here on this planet doing something that is meaningful , to create a legacy , be remembered for something , to make a difference . But so often , in our quest to leave our mark on the world , we cease to slow down long enough to lead a remarkable life , going so quickly through today that we leave no space or time to behold what is in front of us . I know that I am hardwired to make a capital . I impact in the world and I have a vision of what that might look like and what gifts and talents I might use to move in that direction . But it occurs to me that it's the little everyday impacts that really make a difference Saying hello to a stranger , trying something new , engaging in all aspects of life , noticing , you know , living a remarkable life is available to all of us in every moment of every day , no matter what we are trying to accomplish in our lifetimes . According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary , the word remarkable is an adjective defined as worthy of being or likely to be noticed . Noticing quite literally means to see or become conscious of something or someone , and it is in that awareness that we have a chance . We have a chance to make little impacts everywhere along the way . I like to call it compound interest .
Speaker 1The more you take interest in others , the more value you bring to your own life and theirs and the legacy that you are so eagerly trying to build . Think about it How much time do you spend focusing on the future or trying to change the past ? Or how often do you find yourself on autopilot going from one place to the next ? Do you have any idea how much living legacy potential there is in those lost moments because of our failure to exist in the here and now ? And it's so simple Smiling at someone as you pass by or saying hello to a stranger . It can change the trajectory of their lives forever , and most of the time we won't even know we've done it . But if we are consciously engaging in our world , we can realize that there is little impact to be made everywhere , and sometimes just slowing down long enough to take that interest in what someone is doing can make all the difference .
Speaker 1Listen , it's easy , i know It's easy to get swept up by passion or consumed by a cause , or to spend your days searching for your purpose . Each and every one of us has the opportunity to spend our short time here on this planet doing something that is meaningful , to create a legacy to be remembered , for something to make a difference every day . So go out , my friends , and live that remarkable life in every moment . Surprise yourself , notice and engage . Don't save it for tomorrow . Just in it today , compound your interest , pay attention and embrace what's here right now . I'm Lisa Hopkins . Thanks so much for listening . Stay safe and healthy And remember to live in the moment .