Impact

Intro
I struggled a lot on whether I should (speak) write this or not - but I realized that it's not about what I want or what I feel - I had to stop being selfish and realize it's not about me- it's about the end result, the impact...

segment of Chapter 2: My Life Themes: Humanitarian and Rejection
I believe that all of God's children have a theme to their lives. My primary theme is Humanitarian (secondary theme = rejection). A humanitarian can be simply defined as a person who is devoted to the promotion of human welfare and social reform. Throughout high school and college and even now, I have always been the friend who you come to for advice, the one who reminds you of your goals, encourages you - a source of strength in hard times. I always try to go to the root of the problem and tell you 'what's really good', whether you want to hear it or not. No sugar coating. Those who come to me know that in the end, I'm trying to find the solution that will bring you to your better self. When I analyze someones situation, I go about it from a spiritual mind frame (as oppose to emotional or physical)- and I know that's what makes me different.

When it comes to me receiving advice - that's a whole other story. I have rarely been swayed to act on someone else's advice about any given situation I am facing. Why? Because the responses I get usually are based on emotions instead of from a spiritual, uplifting frame of mind. As a result, I rarely make changes to my life based on others opinions or advice (words).

segment of Chapter 26: Arnie
Without really knowing you, I've always thought you were different - your aura is magnetic. It's actually hard to explain. In talking with you, I grew to respect you on a higher level then most. It was in the presentation and more specifically- the thought and sincerity that went behind your words. It is obvious that you are a man of progress. In some ways, I find myself 'looking up' to you. It is rare for me to make changes to my life based on others opinions or advice (words). You have made me want to make changes in my life based on your words...

I say that, to say this:
You never know who is really watching you. You never know who is listening to you - I mean REALLY listening. You never know who's life you're making a serious impact on. Know that you, Arnie, have the ability to make a huge impact on the lives of all those around you. I've been blessed to have people in my life who acknowledge how my words have benefited them in their life journey and I want to pass that blessing on to you. Through you, God has shown me possibilities that I was blind to. I am thankful for the changes that I have been led (and continue) to make as a result of meeting you. You have been an inspirational part of my life journey. I hope you now understand why our 'talks' meant so much to me.
I don't know when the Arnie chapter of my life will end, but when/if it does, know that you've made a long lasting impact...

"Who would have thought.... I mean really, who would have thought?"