This post is a repost from the archives; it was originally published on September 15, 2013.
If I could whisper something in the ear of each person on this planet, it would be, “You are worth so much.”
Our world would be drastically flipped on its axis if every human life heard those words, embraced those words, believed those words, and lived out those words. I don’t believe for a second that there was one iota of chance, one drop of coincidence, one bit of luck that brought you or me into existence.
I believe that we were knit together, thoughtfully, that we were designed for great things, that we were valued even before we were born, that we are all worth a whole lot. But this world tells us the opposite.
That we’re not smart enough or funny enough or skinny enough or muscular enough or thoughtful enough or skilled enough or bubbly enough or outgoing enough or quiet enough or charming enough or beautiful enough or persistent enough or cool enough or patient enough or, or, or… and haven’t you just had it?
Let me remind you, let me whisper to your heart’s ear:
You are enough. You are worth so much.
How would your life be different if your fears and insecurities didn’t rule you anymore? Would you move to a new city? Quit your job? Commit to the person you love? Finally buy that plane ticket? Reach out to your long-lost friend? Seek God for the first time? Question what you’ve never fully accepted? Change the world?
I believe you would.
Because I see it in my own life–as I’ve grown and become awakened to the reality that I am a person of value and worth; that I have something unique to bring to the world; that I have a purpose and I can bring about change; that I have a strong spirit–it is in these realizations that I have come alive.
It’s not easy to find worth within yourself when you’ve never seen it there before. It’s nearly impossible to find worth within yourself when you can’t find it in other people. So I urge you, please, call out greatness in your relationships.
Look earnestly at your friend and tell her, “You have great worth. You’re going to impact your community.”
Sit down with a co-worker and remind him, “You bring focus and commitment to our workplace. I appreciate that in you.”
Remind your partner, “Love is hard, but you’re worth fighting for.”
Even that pesky someone, that person that annoys even the hairs on the back of your neck. Remind her, “You have worth in this world. You’ll do great things.”
Because truly, what we need is a world full of people with beating hearts and pulsing veins who have come alive to the reality that they’re valuable and purposeful and nothing about their life is worthless.
We don’t need people who CAN change the world (for we all can), we need people who BELIEVE they can change the world.
Call out worth in yourself. Call out worth in those around you.
Because really? At the end of the day, the only thing that’s worthless about you are your fears, insecurities, and regrets. Live on purpose.
I just found your blog and I was reading some of your entries and this one really spoke to me. I used to be this confident, fun, bright person and as I have gotten older I feel the world has taken some of that from me. I am taking this as a challenge to regain some of my sparkle. Its one thing to hear this from people who love you but another from someone you have never met. SO thank you!
You go, Samantha! Take your sparkle back! Love you for reading.
xo,
b
I came to your blog via iheart organizing (I like your subject matter),and when I got to the bottom of the entry where it suggests other entries I might like, my jaw dropped. Is this just a random pic you found on the internet? Because I know those two adorable kids! 🙂
and btw, this was a beautiful entry. Something that I try to express in some way to everyone that I know….and if you don’t know these children’s parents, I’ll tell you that they are same way. They make you feel loved and valued when you are in their presence. I wish we had more people in this world that would stop and reach out with these encouraging words. Thank you for the reminder!
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Love it.
xo,
b
NO WAY! Yes, I found it on Google! I can take it down if need be…hysterical! Let me know.
xo,
b
no, I doubt they would mind…especially with the wonderful entry it is connected to. Like I said, their hearts are very much the same in regards to this, so it is very fitting that their children would represent what you are conveying. small world 🙂
You’re awesome, Carie! Thanks! 🙂
xo,
b