Want to Make a Difference Here is How

Want to Make a Difference Here is How To make a difference. To give back. To leave the world a better place than you found it. All too often, people think the only way to do work that matters is to work for a nonprofit or become a teacher or be a nurse. All of those are indeed noble pursuits.  But you know what? The best way to do work that matters is to figure out what you do best and then go share  your unique gifts with the world. As I am fond of saying to my clients:  You dont need to be Mother Teresa to make a difference in the world. Mother Theresa needed to be Mother Teresa. You need to make a difference by honoring your unique gifts.   There is no question that Nicole s progress is due in large part to her outstanding medical  team. But it wasnt the medical folks alone that pulled her through. You know who else made a difference? Blake Robinson, the photographer, who took the stunning photo of Nicole posted above. Following the photo shoot, he received a note from Nicoles mom that read in part,  â€ It was the best medicine to spend 2 hours at Nicole’s photo shoot.    I could tell Nicole felt really at ease with you.  The pictures are so beautiful. Thank you so much for taking time to create a beautiful keepsake for her.  I have lots of photos from this time â€" of Nic goofing around, of her getting chemo, with groups of friends â€" but none that truly capture her inner glow and spirit, which you have so artfully done. Deb Gorman, the jewelry designer, who created the B+, Be Positive necklace that Nicole wears each day as a reminder to stay positive and upbeat as she continues this battle. Deb was inspired to create her jewelry line after her husband  with diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) and given a 25% chance of survival. After receiving a stem cell transplant that saved his life, her husbands  blood type changed from A+ to B+. Michele Graham, the writer, who keeps friends, family and fans informed about Nicoles recovery on Nicoles CaringBridge site. Even during Nicoles darkest hours, Michele (who also happens to be Nicoles mom) educates, inspires and even entertains us with her skillfully crafted writing. She has a magical way with words and I hope that someday she will compile her entries into a book that will help other families navigate this journey. The list of people who made a profound difference in Nicoles journey is almost endless. Very few of them work in careers considered to be helping professions, but their work matters. The cooks who prepare the food that nourishes her, the janitors who scrub her hospital room free of germs and the NY Giants linebacker, Mark Herzlich, himself a cancer survivor,  who inspired Nicole with a visit all make a difference by doing what they do best. Take the time to figure out what you do best and then start sharing your gifts with the world. At a time when there are so many problems to be solved in the world, so many people in need and so much good waiting to be done, there has never been a better moment to start. Related articles that you might also enjoy: How to Do Work That Matters in Retirement