Over several decades I have developed a habit of keeping notes and letters that have special meaning to me. This letter from a student is one of my all time favorites.

Seven days before I started this course I had made up my mind to make it my final day. I will always remember the first day of class when you said, ‘this class will change your life.’ I have not entirely understood what you may have meant, but hearing it was just enough.

As I sat on my bed that night something made me believe a complete stranger that maybe my life could change. Instead of ending everything, I fell asleep. I don’t know what would have happened had I not heard someone say that things will change for the better….I just want you to know that what you do changes lives.

I often talk about the power of positive language. This note convinces me even more that this idea is not theory but reality for all of us.

Share a positive idea with someone today.