The ripple effect

Good morning everyone.

Have you ever stopped to consider how often and how well you utilise the ripple effect?

For those of us who have not heard of this concept before, the ripple effect means that just as ripples spread out when even a small pebble is dropped into the water, the actions of individuals can have far reaching effects.

Another quote that beautifully explains this concept is:

Remember there is no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.

It is also my belief as a Muslim that the greatest good deeds I can perform are actions which cause ripple effects that can continue to benefit God's creation after I die.

If for example I pray, I get one good deed recorded. However if I lay down or pay for one brick to be laid down for a hospital, I will have a share of the reward for every person cured in that hospital so long as my brick is going strong.

So with this in mind, I ask everyone including myself again - how often and how well do we utilise the gift of the ripple effect?

We will only live on Earth for 60, 80 or maybe if we are lucky 100 years. When we check out of here, all that will matter will be who did we become and what positive contribution did we make.

It is therefore my suggestion that whenever you find an opportunity to produce a ripple effect, take it.

It could be sharing an article or quote on social media that one of your friends or family read that changes their life and teach it to others.

It could be planting a tree.

It could be raising righteous children.

It could be writing a book.

It could be contributing financially to building a school or hospital.

The possibilities are endless and they are all around us every day.

I will end this post with a quote from Mahatma Gandhi:

You may never know what results come of your action, but if you do nothing there will be no result.