YOU Matter

YOU matter!  Yes, YOU.  Sometimes, we may think that just because we live a quiet life or a life or where we aren’t involved in a lot of big groups or projects, then we don’t have much of an impact on the world we live in.

 Sometimes, we are told by those around us that we will never make a difference.  Or we’re told that the way we do things are always wrong (even if they aren’t).  Some tell us how they would have done them differently or better.

 Sometimes, we come up with great ideas or try new things that fail.  Even if others discourage us at that point, we should keep working on new ideas (like Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell and countless others). We can’t become stagnant because of some naysayers.  Don’t give up on your dreams and don’t quit being a good person just because someone doesn’t recognize the positive things that you’re doing.  Ignore their negativity.  Don’t let them drag you down.   If they won’t change, bring new people into your life that do recognize your qualities.

 Bill Wilson has a famous quote “To the world you may be one person but to one person you may be the world.”  I believe this doesn’t begin to capture the entire situation.  To several people, we can be ‘the world’.  Since many of us operate in different circles with family, friends, co-workers, teammates and strangers, we can be the person to light up several people’s days and lives.

 If you know that you are doing the right thing or trying something new that will help others, please, don’t stop.  Keep at it!  You might be the catalyst to teach those around you how things can be better or inspire them to start doing things to better their lives and others’ lives as well.

 We are all children of God.  We should all strive to lift others up:  physically, emotionally and spiritually.  If we can recognize where we fit into other peoples’ lives, we can work together so we all can excel; because, YOU matter.