They say one person can make a difference, and everyone should try.

I believe that each one of us can make a positive impact in the lives of others. All it takes is one. One act of kindness. One act of courage. It doesn't have to be a big action either! That's where people get scared and end up doing nothing. All it takes is something small. Just show that you care.

I like to give free hugs, free food, and give my time and attention freely too. A kind word, a listening ear...is all free to give. If you are the sort of person who isn't down for the public, you could do simple, anonymous things to let humanity know someone out there cares. You could write a loving message on a piece of paper, and just leave it like a ninja, somewhere where you know another person will stumble upon it, and it will make their day.

Just think of how you would feel if you found something lovely you didn't expect to find, during your daily drudgery of life...

This sign and I have been from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean and everywhere in between...

Peggy's Cove Lighthouse, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sure I've gotten my fair share of strange looks, but they usually have a smile on their face!

You wouldn't believe how many people actually do want hugs...I've witnessed people break down crying during Free Hugs days, saying it's been years since anyone hugged them. Those are the reasons I kept going back out there, time and time again. Risking rejection, and strange looks, not to mention I have social anxiety. Helping humanity Feel again is worth all the terror I feel getting out there.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Fredricton, New Brunswick, Canada

Qualicum Beach (Vancouver Island), British Columbia, Canada

My trusty sign has a flip side as well...this is a message I read on the internet years and years ago, and it really struck my heart in a profound way.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

The best times of all are when we go out in groups, the energy is amazing and it helps the social anxiety problem!

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sometimes I forget my sign, but that's okay, my husband usually has paper and sharpies in his vehicle!

You don't even have to leave your home, to leave a positive impact. You can post your messages online.

Or put up a sign in your window...

Here's my son and I with our little stand for our garden goods. We are trying to promote bartering, trading and gift economies. It definitely has gotten around our community, and I really hope within 10 years, we are all getting most of our needs met, by each other.

That would be a dream come true. All we can do is keep being the change we wish to see in the world.

And you can too!

Remember to keep it small, your actions don't have to be extravagant to be meaningful and day-changing for others. Just do the unexpected...show care for strangers. This is how we break the matrix! By extending our circle of compassion from only caring about our family and inner circle of friends, to caring about all life on this magnificent planet we all call Home.