I Am the Messenger - Essay

I Am the Messenger

“It's not a big thing, but I guess, it’s true-- big things are often just small things that are noticed. “ It does not seem to become a big thing when Ed Kennedy receives his first Ace in the letter box. Nonetheless, Ed is able to change a dozen lives sometimes by just giving an ice cream to a gloomy woman. Is it really realistic that such trivial things can influence a person’s life in a great extent or is this just another nice story by an optimistic author? I firmly believe that it is possible to give people a new direction in their lives with simple acts.

Firstly, small actions can be the beginning of something big to. People often struggle to start something new or they just postpone it all the time. Simple acts can be something like a hint or a signal for them or they even see them as an omen. For instance, if somebody wants to move to a foreign country but always finds excuses why he should not go, it is not likely that he will start his journey soon. Now imagine he finds an advertisement for a travel agency in his letter box. In my opinion, this could encourage him to go.

Furthermore, receiving these messages can not only help the receivers but also the messengers. Their own lives can not only be changed but even improved by helping other people. That is what happens to Ed Kennedy at the end of the book. It is perfectly clear to me that his life has improved after fulfilling his tasks. From my point of view supporting people who need help gives him a perspective in his “useless” life and also changes him a lot.

To sum up, I strongly believe that simple acts can influence people and their lives. They may not start something completely new, but the acts can be an impact to get things going. I also think that Ed’s life definitely has improved throughout the whole story. This all happens because he makes a fundamental decision: “I'd rather chase the