Have you ever touched someone's life in a special way?

@inkyuboz (1392)
Mandaluyong City, Philippines
June 7, 2009 6:21pm CST
Has somebody told you that you changed him/her to become better? Have you ever inspired somebody to do things he/she didn't have the courage to do? Or let's turn this the other way around. Has somebody inspired YOU in a special way? It's amazing how the simple notion of "paying it forward" can change a person's life. Have you made a difference in someone's life today?
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• Canada
8 Jun 09
I have tried everyday to live my life so as to do special things for people everyday.My mom's next door neighbour inspires me through her kindness and compassion
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• United States
8 Jun 09
Well I make videos on YouTube where I talk about having Social Anxiety Disorder and stuff I go through and have gone through. Some people have written and told me over time that my videos have helped them and stuff like that. I'm actually not quite sure how but people have told me that before.
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
21 Jun 09
I am proud to say, inkyuboz, that I have indeed been told that I changed someone's life! I'm all about encouraging anyone who needs encouragement, and always happy to be of service. Thinking back to many years ago I was lucky to come into contact with a few people who had a real impact upon my life. It has helped me to be a better person I'm sure.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
21 Jun 09
I hope that I have. I really don't do anything in particular for gratitude or glory. I'm not much for asking for feedback but I do hope i have touched the people I have been around in good ways. I think that we all touch peoples lives even when we don't realize it.
• United States
12 Jun 09
Inkyuboz- If I have no one has told me. That said, I can think of a few people in my life that have touched me by their kindness, friendship, and heart felt care. One is a teacher that I've had a few times for master classes who is just simply inspiring in his life, his words, and in the way he encourages each of us to be ourselves. He's the type to bring bagels to class, to always leave kind marks on your papers, and simply listen. He genuinely cares. The other person is my own husband. We were friends for six years before we got married and he always surprises me. When I was in the hospital recently on check out day he brought me up a Buddha charm. The other day out of the blue he looked at me and said "You're good people". He always surprises me. I never know when he's going to show up with chocolates, flowers, or leave me little notes. I hope I can continue to be an ecourager to others. Namaste-Anora
@amybrezik (2118)
• United States
8 Jun 09
I have been inspired by many people. My best friend has helped me over come many insecurities and helped me be true to myself. He is so true to himself and that inspires me greatly. It's always been hard for me to be myself around my mom and he has helped me with that. I would hope someone could say that I had inspired them too
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@carolbee (16230)
• United States
8 Jun 09
I made a huge difference in two people's lives many years ago. I was adopted as a tiny baby and my parents were thrilled to have a little girl to call their own. It was a very special time and I was reminded over the years how much I changed their lives in a positive manner. They are both gone now but will remain in my heart forever.
• United States
8 Jun 09
I don't know. I remember a friend here said I really helped but change his life? I help people at my job but change their life , I don't know.I guess I never will. I just keep being nice until it is time Not to be nice.
• United States
8 Jun 09
As a child growing up I watched as my grandparents helped others, not just in words but in many other ways. This in turn taught me many of the values I carry today with me each moment in my life. If by doing the same as my grandparents taught us has helped others, that means God Blessed them with that. For he had to open their hearts to let in what they needed to take in. We I feel are not only learning, we are also the learning instruments of life for each other.