You can’t reap what you don’t sow!

Is it just ME, or do you, too know people who live a life of contemplation without action? What do I mean by that? Well, it’s about people who talk about doing things but never do them or wish for things yet do nothing  - or too little - to make them happen ? For me, I have always said I would rather try and not sucedd than spend my life wondering ‘what if’! I recall so many time my Dad saying, “A million tiny little steps, a million tiny little steps.” Obviously, he meant that as long as you were in motion and never stopped you could get anywhere; smartest man I ever knew!! I want to share an inspirational story proving that taking what may seems as insignificant action truly can make a tremendous difference that impact, not only you, but indeed, the world!

One Seed At A Time; shared by Sameer Vasta A man in India single-handedly planted an entire forest, proving that one person really can make a large difference. You always hear that one person can make a large difference in the world. Today, we've got a story that proves that saying. When he was a teenager in Northern India's Assam region about 30 years ago, Jadav "Molai" Payeng began planting seeds in a sandbar near his birthplace. A few years later, he moved into the area and turned the seed-planting and tree-nurturing into his life's work, planting seeds and helping them grow over a wide area that was initially left for desolate. In the past 30 years, his seed-planting endeavours have resulted in a massive, 1,360-acre jungle in Assam, a forest ecosystem that has left an incredible mark on the Indian landscape and stands as a testament to Payeng's dedication. Initially, the forest department told Payeng that trees could not grow in that area. He was not dissuaded; instead he dedicated himself to the task of nurturing the forest, and his dedication has produced results. The Molai woods, in addition to being covered with lush greenery, is now home to a whole host of creatures big and small, including birds, deers, rhinos, tigers, and elephants. Jadav "Molai" Payeng is a hero to those animals, to the ecosystem in the area, and to conservationists across India. But he is also a hero to us, people living oceans away who don't necessarily work in forestry or in the environment industry. Payeng is a hero because he has proven that with commitment, blood, sweat, knowledge, and dedication to making a difference, one Person can truly make a difference, and a large difference, on the world. It's easy to discount the impact that we can have on the people and places around us. It's easy to feel insignificant when faced with the enormity of the issues that surround us. But it's important to remember that our actions, no matter how small they may be, make a difference. Whether it's bringing a smile to someone's day or revitalizing a forest ecosystem, the little acts of kindness and good have enormous impact. Our small actions may not necessarily lead to a forest and safe haven for animals, but they have the potential to grow and flourish all the same. So, IS it just me, or do you, too, realize through this amazing story that the smallest actions over time can make a world of difference? I hope you are inspired and encouraged as well as appreciative for what may seem like ‘the little things’ that others do to make a difference is your life.

Life: one step at a time