How I Almost Cried in Public Today…
Music has a strange kind of magic, doesn’t it?
It can make you smile, bring you to tears, transport you back in time, or hit you so hard it shakes something deep inside your soul.
That happened to me today.
I was walking through a store when Purple Rain by Prince and the Revolution came over the speakers. You know those songs that stop you in your tracks? That grab you by the heart and refuse to let go? This was one of them.
The moment that guitar solo kicked in, goosebumps raced down my arms. The emotion in Prince’s voice, the raw power in those strings – it was overwhelming. Forty years later, that song still reaches into people and moves them. That’s the kind of impact few ever achieve.
Here’s the thing…
YOU have that kind of power too. Yes… YOU!
Your words, your attitude, your kindness (or lack of it) leave an imprint on every single person you meet. Maybe you won’t touch millions like Prince, but you can absolutely change a life. I know this because I’ve seen it happen without even knowing it at the time.
A few years ago, my kidneys were failing. Truthfully, I should have been on dialysis, but I begged the doctors to give me time to find a donor. I put a plea out on Facebook, asking if anyone would be willing to consider donating a kidney. My story was shared and, in my first “mini-viral” moment, the ripple began.
Less than a month later, I had three matches. One of them became my donor. The other two? I had never met them… until last week.
A Facebook memory popped up about my transplant journey, and two days later, I noticed two unfamiliar names online. It was them, the two people who weren’t selected as my donor. I reached out to thank them and give a quick life update.
One replied right away, thrilled to hear I was thriving. But then they dropped something that hit me straight in the tear ducts:
During their donor evaluation, doctors said their weight was too high for it to be safe to donate. That moment became a wake-up call. Since then, they’ve lost 80 pounds. Because of me.
A stranger once tried to save my life… and in the process, I unknowingly helped them save their own.
Why share this? Because it proves we’re all capable of leaving a lasting mark. Even without trying, we can inspire change. So, imagine the impact if we lived with intention; choosing kindness, generosity, and positivity every single day.
Start small:
Be kind to yourself first. The world can be harsh enough without your help.
Each morning, look in the mirror and say three kind things about yourself out loud.
Then, find three opportunities during the day to be kind to someone else.
Do this every day for a week and watch how your mood shifts.
Because here’s the truth: your life is like a song. Some people will hear it once and forget it. But if you live with intention, you can create something that echoes in their hearts for years… just like Purple Rain.
