Idea XII: Two Things

Even when you think that you are completely alone, someone will be thinking about you. They may miss you from just yesterday, or wonder what has happened to you in the last ten years, or they may never have even met you. They could be a member of your family, an old friend, or simply someone that you see at the train station every day that has unconsciously worked you into the “normal” background of their day. You may never have even spoken to that person, but they would notice if you went missing.

Because we all make an impact. Sometimes it is minor; sometimes it is major, but we all make an impact on each other.

Always remember two things:

1. You cannot begin to see the depth of the impact that you make, and
2. You are never really alone.

Idea XIII: The Phone Lines Are Now Open

When I was in college, I was a DJ on my college radio station. When I was starting out, I would give the phone number out on air over and over, fishing for requests and feedback. The worst days were the ones when you spent your 2-4 hour slot hand picking the best music you could, and spinning record after record with no sign that anyone was even tuning in.

Nearly ten years later, I have traded the solitude of the booth for the solitude of the terminal, and I find myself pondering the exact same question.

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