If your life is the song that you sing, then the whole wide world is listening

Life is full of surprises. One minute you have your heart and mind set on achieving a goal and then suddenly a spontaneous decision changes your desires and expectations. I have found that often time’s random occurrences that happen throughout the day somehow become little highlights in the story of my life. In the beginning  many children dream of becoming a doctor, ballerina, firefighter, or famous athlete. They dream of traveling the world, and owning a large mansion with a butler and a pool. They dream of a family with a mom, dad, and kids running around the nice-mowed lawn, in a world where pain, fear and betrayal do not exist. I remember when I was eight years old the only thing that I wanted was to drive a white slug bug. I would paint it rainbow and decorate the sides with stickers. If people asked nicely they would be allowed to ride in my car, if not, well, they couldn’t come. The closest thing I ever got to a rainbow slug bug was a white Ford Explorer I randomly bought a few years back. It served me well until the engine blew one afternoon and I had to kiss it goodbye. But, that is all beside the point. What I wonder is if kids ever dream of serving when they grow up? Are there children that say, “Someday I want to spend 40 years of my life working at an orphanage or be a regular volunteer at our city soup kitchen.”? I have a hunch that many people who chose to live a life of service do so spontaneously. Because, realistically, it is difficult to train yourself for the love and humbleness that servants instill in themselves. Many people are influenced by their parents, siblings, or friends to take part in service projects in their community or across the country, but the truth of the matter is ANYONE can serve. One of the most humble servants that I have every met signs all of his emails with: “You make a difference.” It doesn’t have to be a great project or flamboyant service work, just be open to surprises and don’t be afraid to make a spontaneous decision. It might be big or it might be small, but always remember that you make a difference.