Are you a lifesaver?

No.

Not the fruity candy with a hole in the middle.

But more like the circular flotation device you find hanging on boats and at pools.

I think you’re a lifesaver. You just aren’t aware of it.

Yes, you have the power to save a life.

Okay. Let’s get the obvious ones out of the way. Both calling 911 in the event of an emergency and performing CPR are lifesaving activities you can do with relative ease.

But what about the simple acts you can perform on a daily basis where the outcome might not be as obvious?

You can acknowledge a server at a restaurant or a customer service person at a store and let them know they are appreciated.

Reach out to a friend or someone you haven’t spoken to in a while to remind them that someone is thinking of them.

Send a thank you note to someone who positively impacted your life.

These acts might seem trivial by themselves, but little acts of kindness make the most significant impact over time.

There have been many stories of individuals whose lives were dramatically changed just because someone cared enough to ask them how they were doing.

Lastly, like the lifesaver, you have arms that can make a perfect ring. The power of a good hug is a miracle in itself.

For a split second, you feel another person’s heartbeat and realize it feels and sounds like your own. What’s keeping them alive is keeping you alive, too. 

Ultimately, recognize that we all can be lifesavers for each other.

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