Just One
Just one…
Just one flower can start a garden,
Just one tree can turn into a forest,
Just one match can light a fire,
Just one bed can give rest,
Just one kind word can change someones day,
Just one friend can make you believe in yourself,
Just one teacher or coach can make a lifelong impact,
Just one doctor can save a life,
Just one photographer can capture priceless memories,
Just one builder can create a home,
Just one cook can feed the hungry,
Just one hair stylist can work magic,
Just one person to stand up for a child,
Just one idea can inspire a group,
Just one group can do great things when they don't care who gets the credit
Just one life is all we have...
The next time someone tells you that you are “just one,” kindly thank them. It takes just one to make a difference.
He told me I was just one person. I said, “you’re right, and that's all I need.” ~The Rural Notebook
We once formed communities because we knew we needed each other. Then, technology came along, and with the click of a button, we tried to replace those connections with convenience. The pandemic showed us that because we can literally have everything delivered to our doorstep, we still need each other and need to be connected to our communities.
We need those people who “get” us and those who can give us a firm shoulder to lean on when life is swirling around us. Our children need these communities to help them thrive and know they have a support system behind them. Small town, big city, or whatever community you claim as your own, we need each other, and our community needs us.