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I don’t remember it word for word but here is my version of a story I heard years ago:

She was small. She was delicate. She seemed insignificant. She was one of a million that were falling from the sky this winter day. As she made her decent she sparkled in the sun and twirled in the wind. She didn’t realize how following her path down through the atmosphere she would be the one who would make a difference. Her landing was soft amongst a million others who had settled on the branch of a spruce tree. As soon as she settled there was a loud crack. The whole branch snapped off and fell to the ground. It had taken her weight to make the break complete. Just a small, delicate, seemingly insignificant snowflake.

This story was used to point out how we can be significant even in our smallness. I think about my “snowflake”. My small yet significant contribution to serving God in this world. I have decided to make it be my smile. Smiling acknowledges humanity in another person. I can share it anywhere with anyone and it will never be used up. Smiles can change the world.

In this land that is parching, not for lack of water but for lack of love, we need to be the rain for one another. God will fill us with His grace and then we can rain down love and compassion upon His creation. Is a simple smile the answer to all of the worlds evil? No I’m sure it’s not. But I can’t smile without looking into someone’s eyes and taking a moment to see them. This can be a sign to someone that they matter. That they are important enough to be noticed. That can make a difference. Find your “snowflake” and share it with everyone you meet.

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