Do I Even Matter?

Sometimes in the mundanity of everyday life, it is easy to become lost and feel as though nothing you do is of real importance to anyone. Work becomes a continuous loop of routine boredom and you find yourself stuck in despondent limbo.

This spiritual death, I believe, comes from thinking too big.

Thinking big can be a good thing. A great thing, in fact, when you're working on achieving those dreams; but in terms of weighing up your progress, it can be a soul killer.

It all comes back to what a devil comparison can be. Stop telling yourself that you need to do things in a big way like the Joneses in order to add value. Tackling the urge to make a difference requires the same minimalist method as that of making any other life changes. Start small and work your way up.

It might help to read Joshua Becker's You Are Doing A Noble Thing (partially reblogged below). Pin it, bookmark it, print it out and stick it on your wall, but whatever you do, remind yourself that you are making a difference, you are living a noble and worthy life.

"If you are working today to support yourself and your family -

you are doing a noble thing.

If you are being a good neighbor -

you are doing a noble thing.

If you are there for your friend when they need help or a listening ear -

you are doing a noble thing.

If you are loving and raising your children in an intentional manner -

you are doing a noble thing.

If you are taking steps today to steward well the planet we live upon -

you are doing a noble thing.

If you are contributing to your community in positive ways rather than harming it with destructive behavior -

you are doing a noble thing.

If you are offering kind words today -

you are doing a noble thing.

If you are making life easier for those who are suffering -

you are doing a noble thing.

If you are pursuing the interests of others rather than looking only to your own interests -

you are doing a noble thing.

If you are using talents and skills at your workplace to serve others -

you are doing a noble thing.

If you are an example of discipline and perseverance to others -

you are doing a noble thing.

If you are taking steps today to become more than you were yesterday -

you are doing a noble thing.

If you are hugging your child and expressing your love -

you are doing a noble thing.

If you are doing the laundry, washing the dishes, cleaning the floors, scrubbing the toilet, or picking up a mess that isn't yours -

you are doing a noble thing.

If you are showing respect and honor to your parents and elders -

you are doing a noble thing.

If you are fighting to overcome an unhealthy addiction in your life -

you are doing a noble thing.

If you are displaying compassion and patience -

you are doing a noble thing.

If you are engaging in conversation with a desire to understand rather than persuade -

you are doing a noble thing.

If you are practicing honesty when dishonesty might be easier -

you are doing a noble thing."