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Today's
Meditation:
I think that sometimes we get frustrated because we're
hoping to accomplish those "big" things, the
ones that will get us recognized by others, the ones that
will gain us promotions and accolades and even fame on a
certain level. We want our lives to
"count," and the only way we see to make sure
that that happens is to do something that others also see
as "counting."
We won't all end up in the papers or the newscasts, and
all of our names will not be ending up as household
names. That's a given. But let's consider it
for a moment-- would we say that every human being who
hasn't been written up in the paper has led a life that's
been a waste? Every human being who hasn't ended up
in the public eye has simply squandered their time here on
this planet? Of course not.
We all have tons of opportunities to help others through
small things, through the smiles and kindnesses that can
encourage and motivate and inspire. And the truth is
that we do not need anyone else to see what we're doing or
even comment on it-- life is made up of little things, and
the people who seek out the recognition and approval of
others are compensating for their own insecurities as
people; they're looking for their validation from others
rather than feeling it inside.
We don't need to do that, though. There have been
millions of people who have lived full, complete, loving
lives without ever receiving public notice, and in many
cases, it's been the recipients of their love who have
gone on to be noticed publicly. And they always
thank those who have given them love and kindness, those
who have helped them to reach the goals they've set and
aspired to. When I die, I don't want to think that I
never acted out of kindness and love because I felt I
wouldn't be recognized for it-- I want to know that
whenever I had a chance to show a kindness, I took it and
did my best to make it worthwhile.
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