One of my favorite sayings is "Always remember you are absolutely unique...just like everyone else." It is such a true statement on life and for some reason, I have really been thinking about it lately.
Like everyone, I guess, I sometimes wonder what my purpose on this earth is. I lead such an unimportant life. I don't say this lightly. And, it is not my intention to make you feel sorry for me. I just know that if I were somehow zapped from this chair I am typing from, not much would change for anyone else. I don't mean that my family and friends would not be sad, I know that they would. But aside from those few people, there would really be no big shift in the world stating...HEY! Someone important is gone.
In realizing the above statements, I am a little sad that I have done nothing with myself that makes me valuable to the world around me. No big accomplishments, no contributions to be proud of, nothing that sets me apart from anyone.
I wish I knew what I am supposed to be doing with this life. Is there really any purpose at all?
It's funny that most good parents (mine included) raise us believing that we are special. We grow up believing that the world revolves around us...we are the stars of our lifestories. At some point, some of us grow up and realize that maybe our views are somewhat skewed and that, somewhere along the way, several billion other "special" people were created at the same time we were, and perhaps, we are not as rare a commodity as we once believed.
I need to find a way to stop focusing on myself and start focusing on the needs of the people and world around me. I so often get caught up in what I want for my life, what needs I have that are not being met.
I guess I leave today with no clear answer to my question. But, if you are reading this and care to respond, I would like to know this from you:
What is your purpose?
Monday, October 13, 2008
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Posted by Scarlett at 7:40 AM
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Girl, you're DEEP today!
I feel I have several purposes in life.
Practice random acts of kindness
and introduce as many people to Jesus Christ that I possibly can are just two of them.
Your purpose in life is so much clearer to those around you than what you are able to see yourself.
I don't think you realize how truly special a young woman you are... You are as vibrant as your name! While we were waiting for Lilli, you encouraged and prayed for me... and I could always count on you to bring a smile to my face.
I once read that, "God made you as you are, in order to use you as He planned."
We can't all be Mother Teresa or the Dalai Lama, but we can do great works, as well as be great sources of strength for those that we come in contact with on a day to day basis! You've already done that for me...
Love you,
Jen
Oh, how I understand. I am embarking on a new career in which I will devote my time to helping others. I hope with that, I will make a mark on their world at least...
This is the story of many of my days. I still wonder what I will be when I grow up...not something that will accrue wealth, but something that will make a difference somehow. You expressed my feelings so eloquently.
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