When I think of all the people who don't have an education, I feel grateful for myself. But then I also realize that many people don't have enough to eat and have nowhere to live. Many people don't have a comfortable bed to sleep in at night or a yard to play with their friends. These facts bring tears to my eyes. But I can make a difference. Thoughtful acts are not only beneficial to the recipient of the act, but also to the giver and others in the community. You never know the impact you may have on others. A thoughtful act can be helpful to me. When I give unexpected help to someone or simply say a kind word, I feel good inside. Performing thoughtful acts for others makes me feel like a selfless person. I feel like I'm giving back to the community, instead of just expecting something from it. Additionally, a thoughtful act can benefit me because I know I have helped someone and made a difference. For example, last winter I decided to crochet 5 pairs of socks for seniors at Memorial Manor. The year before I had crocheted 3 shawls for them. These two small acts of kindness had a huge impact on me. I knew I had made a difference in their lives when I saw the smiles on their faces. A thoughtful act benefits me because it shows me that a good deed is not only good, but also very important. A small action can have a big impact on someone. For example, when I gave socks to seniors, I spent most of my time with one senior: Mr. Anderson. Mr. Anderson had recently lost his wife and his children left him in a nursing home and moved to Atlanta, Georgia. He told me about himself and how he had never been happier to receive something since his wife died. He was overwhelmed with happiness and that's what made me realize what a thoughtful act can mean to someone. Thoughtful acts can benefit me and influence me to help others more often and help me grow as a person. A thoughtful act can benefit the person I helped. Caring acts make the person I helped feel appreciated and loved. It makes them feel like someone is there for them when no one else was.