If It Takes Just One

He had a 91.9% quarterback rating. 450 completed passes for 4700 yards and ended the 2010 regular season with a record of 10-6. One year later the team ended its regular season at 2-14. I'm referring to Peyton Manning and his Indianapolis Colts. A Neck injury in 2010 kept him out of the 2011 football season. He was there general, the leader of the offense. He called the plays on the field, dismantling the opponents defense. One by one he would pick apart their secondary limiting his mistakes to a handful all year. Everyone knew he was a valuable player. That the Colts would never be the same team without him. However, no one expected the contrast to be so great. So the question is...Can one man (or woman) make a difference?

We walk through life wondering how we can make a difference. We search for ways that we have made a difference to put on a resume or to pat ourselves on the back. But what difference have you made today? Have you changed someones life today? With each decision we make on a daily basis, we impact the lives of others. Weather that is a positive or negative impact is up to you. We don't have to be NFL quarterbacks to lead. We don't need to be in politics to make a difference. And we certainly don't need to make or donate millions to show that we have made a difference. Sometimes all it take is a smile, a handshake, or a hug. Most of the time it just takes time. Taking the time out of your busy day, to purposely and intentionally make a positive impact in someones life. (again...bring cookies)

They may not write a book about your life. You probably won't set any records or be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Truthfully though, I would rather leave behind a legacy of love and understanding, greater than all the ink in the world could put down in black and white. So, it starts today...we've all got work to do. 

~Caleb