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Worth

~ Tim Pritchett ~ Leave a comment

|Worth|
The worth of a life is not determined by a single failure or a solitary success.
Kevin Kline

It can be easy to measure ourselves against isolated moments – a missed opportunity, accomplishing a long-term goal, or not performing well during an interview. But your worth isn’t defined by or limited to a single moment – despite what that voice in your head wants you to believe. The fact is, your resilience to rise after a setback and show grace beyond your success is a better measure of your character.

Social media only amplifies the pressure to compare ourselves to others. Those carefully curated highlights of the perfect moment, the perfect place, the perfect person we see online… well, they’re not perfect. They are fragments of the story after they’ve gone through the editing room process. Steve Furtick has been quoted as saying, “The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind-the-sceens with everyone else’s highlight reel.” Whether it’s insecurity, worth, or value, social media can give us a skewed view of reality.

Each experience that makes up who you are – whether joyful or challenging, contributes to your story – a story that has a new page written each day. Failures and setbacks teach us courage, humility, and perseverance. Success reminds us of our potential and the value of working hard to accomplish something. Both of these combined shape who you are.

This is a journey of becoming… not a trip of arriving. Each day gives you the opportunity to learn, connect, and influence the world around you in meaningful ways. When we stop comparing and start embracing the fullness of our journey and all of its experiences, we take a step closer to a deeper understanding of purpose. A purpose that no single moment, job, degree, possession, vacation… or Instagram post – can measure.

You were created with immeasurable worth – not because of what you’ve done, but because of who you are and who you are becoming. You are more than enough.

Be Encouraged.

Difference

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|Difference|
Don’t aspire to make a living, aspire to make a difference.
Denzel Washington

How is success best measured? The size of a paycheck? The new title? The brand you drive, wear, or carry? Have you ever stopped to wonder what people will remember about you—not for what you owned, but for what you gave to the world? We know that it’s none of these things, and what matters is the indelible mark we leave on others and the change we bring within our circle of influence. For sure, making a living is necessary, but real joy and satisfaction are found in using our work, time, and energy to create something meaningful. Something that can leave a legacy. Something that makes things better.

We all have a unique opportunity to contribute – to lift and encourage others, to solve problems, to bring your expertise and perspective to the discussion, and to pursue something greater than ourselves. To make a difference.

The beauty of making a difference is that it doesn’t require grand gestures. More often, you make a difference in the small, consistent actions you take, the way you make someone feel, reminding others (and ourselves) of how much we have to be grateful for. Gratitude is a powerful tool for making a difference, as it allows us to appreciate what we have and share that appreciation with others. Gratitude fuels generosity. When we understand and appreciate what we have, we instinctively share it—our time, kindness, and perspective—with others, creating ripples of encouragement.

When considering your next step – concerning the new job offer, how to proceed in the project, or the attitude you choose for the day – ask yourself: “How do I leave things better than I found them?” Acting on this answer can make a more significant difference in your life and the lives of others than you would probably guess.

So, don’t just aspire to make a living; aspire to live a life that leaves others richer in hope, joy, faith, and purpose. That’s the real difference you can make.

Be Encouraged.