For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to help others. I’ve always tried to ensure that they have all they need, aren’t alone, aren’t sad or lonely. That they have someone they can lean on, depend on, turn to in times of crisis. As a youngster it wasn’t always easy because I simply wasn’t equipped to deal with adult problems but I would try, none-the-less, to do what small service I could to make up for my lack of life experience.
I still remember the old man that lived a short distance from our home, Mr Brophy. His wife passed away and our family went over to his house to give their condolences. To my 8 year old mind he was so sad and I couldn’t bear it. So, I went home and made him fudge ... I thought it would cheer him up ... with his wife no longer there to spoil him. Off I went back to the house to give him the fudge I had so painstaking made for him so imagine my horror when he began to cry! Somehow, I thought, I had made it worse. I didn’t realise, or understand, at the time that he was just overwhelmed by the kind gesture of an 8 year old.
And so it is in life. Now I am much older and have learnt many a lesson along my path through life. And I now understand the reason for his tears. But it goes a long way to proving the point I want to make. Too often people will look the other way, they’ll put you down or they’ll write you off as not worth the time. And that’s too sad for words.
Imagine if Nick Vujicic’s parents has done that to him? The world would be a much poorer place if we didn’t have people like him in it. Born with no arms and no legs, he is one of the most inspirational people around today. He has achieved so much in his lifetime thus far. And he continues to give back to society. He travels the world giving his motivational talks. Taking his message all around the world ... and his message is simple ... you are perfect as you are ... you ARE worth it!
If you’ve never heard of him, have a look at this YouTube clip of his, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjbX6mDnMwM. If he doesn’t inspire you in this lifetime, nothing else will.
Be a helping hand if you can. Be kind to others. But, more importantly, be kind to yourself ... you ARE worth it.
Yours in inspiration,
Dorothy
