Ripples

There are so many things that I could write about that have been going on in my life. There are so many blessings and things to be grateful for today. And yet the one I am drawn to has to do with the words of a song that have been drifting through my head. It is an old Jewel song that goes, "My hands are small I know but they're not yours they are my own." It has me thinking about how the littlest action, the smallest show of love, can have a ripple effect. She goes on to say, "In the end only kindness matters." It is a song I have not heard in several years and yet after a series of "small" acts the last few days I am beginning to see the ripples as that love spreads. 
While sometimes we do not get to see the way our actions ripple and make an impact, they nearly always do in one way or another. A hug, a short hello, or even just the ability to sit next to someone can make all the difference in feeling connected and loved. And that love is so important!
Today I am grateful to not only have chosen to start a few ripples of love that will hopefully continue and grow but also to have received some ripples back my way. I'm grateful for my hands, though they are small they make a big difference. And I'm grateful for the imagery of a water drop in pooled water to watch how the ripples grow outward. I'm so grateful to give love and to reach out and receive when I need that same support. It is a beautiful circle.
What can you do today to start a ripple of love? What is one random act of kindness you can do today? How can we spread love as a community? May today bless you with opportunities to show love. May you find courage and embrace the opportunities to give and receive. Have a beautiful day!!!