To the young man who taught me that our everyday words matter. More then we know. '' - I can't remember your name. But I hope I never forget the way your face lit up. Amsterdam was dark. Only a few stars were out. I remember, because I was lonely and the stars were the only thing that were common to me. And yet I was thankful that I was on the other side of the world, doing what I love. I also remember that I thought the lonely was worth it after I saw your face light up... I stood behind a park bench with coffee and tea set out on the bench below me. There were about 40 + men on the block that night. Homeless. It was cold and windy...Amsterdam wind is damp and strong. That night you ask for coffee. You were not happy. The truth is, you were angry at the world.You were lonely. And for most of the evening you were asking for a fight. I kept watching you because you reminded me of someone and it was driving me crazy, because I could not figure out who it was. You came back for a second cup of coffee, and then it hit me. Frodo Baggins! As I poured you your coffee, I ask you if other people told you that you look like Frodo. You rolled your eyes and said " I get it all the time.'' You tried to act like it was nothing. But your face gave it away. Your eyes shown, huge grin, your entire face split up.... you couldn't wipe it off your face the rest of the night. And you calmed down. You weren't picking on people. You weren't being loud anymore...You didn't want to leave. You were seen. Sometimes we all just need to be seen. We are all human. And we all need others to speak life into us. You probably don't remember me. But I remember you. And I wish you knew that you made an impact on someone who lives on the other side of the world. You matter cool guy. I wish I would have told you that you are not alone in this fight for life. I wish you knew that you are loved, chosen, that you are worth dyeing for. That someone loves you so much that He gave His life for you, on a cross. That this world is blasted hard. But He overcame. He is with you always. You are not alone on dark nights. And I pray that someday, your eyes will shine again.'' Your words have power. Don't hold back an opportunity to give someone the gift of being acknowledged. Start small. But don't walk away. Don't regret. This world needs you. You matter. - '' You don’t join a cause. You live in one. Every day. It doesn't have to be monumental to be worthy of our effort. It doesn't have to be labeled “big” to be worth your time. It doesn't have to be social-media-worthy for you to take a picture. Every single day you have the chance to forget about your “problems” and help the world with theirs. You can’t help humanity if you've forgotten how to be human. God’s Faithfulness in the Small Things.'' - RELEVANT Magazine - '' Travel isn't always pretty. It isn't always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that's okay. The journey changes you - it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory,on your consciousness,on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you.. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.'' - Anthony Bourdain
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