“If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.”— Dalai Lama
What it means
Influence is not determined only by size, status or power. Small actions can have an outsized effect when they are persistent and well placed.
Context
The Dalai Lama used humor to emphasize the power of small actions.
Reflect
Where could one small action from you noticeably improve someone else's day?
Today’s action
Make one helpful change today that takes less than ten minutes.
About Dalai Lama
Spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, symbol of peace and compassion worldwide.