They won't forget how you made them feel.....

"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

~Maya Angelou

I love this quote. It is so true. Think back to some of your most memorable moments. Think about the first time you were in love. You probably don't remember much of what they said, or even some of the things this person did with you, but the feelings you felt are engraven on your heart....you'll never forget them. Then think back to your first broken heart. The things that were done, the words that were said, they didn't even matter, only the devestation and heart break you felt.
Pay close attention to your actions and your words, because even if people don't remember what you do or say, it is those very things that create the feelings they will remember forever. A smile can be worth more than a thousand words, for it will make people feel good about themselves.
A good example of this is a story of my own. I was friends with this boy, and I had a huge crush on him. He was such a good kid, and I really admired him. He was so nice. He always did everything he could to make me feel good about myself. I wrote about our conversations in detail in my journal so if I wanted to I could always go back and look at what he said, but more important to me are the memories I have and the way that I still feel when I think about him. Even simple words like, "Hi Lindsay...you look good today" or something like walking me to my next class, even though I don't remember exact circumstances, It made me feel like somebody cared about me. It made me feel like I was important t somebody, and it made me feel like I was floating on clouds. Me, a little squashmore, with this big senior, and I was worth his time. It was an amazing feeling.

In short, it doesn't really matter what you do, what you say, or even if you say anything at all. Just make sure that whatever it is, it is the thing that will make the person feel good. Never underestimate the power of a smile or a hello. It could totally brighten a person's outlook on life to know that somebody cared enough, to notice them in the hall, and go out of their way to say hi and smile. People will forget what you said, eople will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.