The Many Versions of Greatness and Leadership
Lately this quote by Mother Theresa has really resonated with me:
"In this life we cannot always do great things. But we can do small things with great love."
It's really resonated with me because I admit lately I've had moments where I feel insignificant.... that I haven't really achieved the 'greatness' that I'd hope to achieve when I left home. That my life really isn't that important.
But I read this quote and I stopped and reflected.
My life may not be centred around 'greatness' to a wide audience, but I have in a sense completed many small things with great love. That's my idea of greatness!
I've never really been a 'boss' and only been in a leadership position once. I haven't done anything that can be written in books or widely televised. Years ago, I cared a lot! I wanted to be a success, I wanted to be 'famous'. I wanted to be loved by the masses!
But my outlook has changed. Whenever I have a moment where I don't feel significant or like I haven't achieved anything worth talking about, I tell myself:
I may not be a leader, but I can lead by example.
I belong in the heart of my God, my little Tayla, my family and my closest friends.
My small voice in the world expands into a BIG song! I am educating and inspiring future generations!
It's the love and time I put into my life that makes it special, not just the achievements!
So whenever you have a moment where you feel like you don't belong or you haven't really achieved anything worth bragging about, remember that you are a small piece in a big puzzle. And let's be honest. Without your 'small piece', that big puzzle with never truly look like what it should.
"In this life we cannot always do great things. But we can do small things with great love."
It's really resonated with me because I admit lately I've had moments where I feel insignificant.... that I haven't really achieved the 'greatness' that I'd hope to achieve when I left home. That my life really isn't that important.
But I read this quote and I stopped and reflected.
My life may not be centred around 'greatness' to a wide audience, but I have in a sense completed many small things with great love. That's my idea of greatness!
I've never really been a 'boss' and only been in a leadership position once. I haven't done anything that can be written in books or widely televised. Years ago, I cared a lot! I wanted to be a success, I wanted to be 'famous'. I wanted to be loved by the masses!
But my outlook has changed. Whenever I have a moment where I don't feel significant or like I haven't achieved anything worth talking about, I tell myself:
I may not be a leader, but I can lead by example.
I belong in the heart of my God, my little Tayla, my family and my closest friends.
My small voice in the world expands into a BIG song! I am educating and inspiring future generations!
It's the love and time I put into my life that makes it special, not just the achievements!
So whenever you have a moment where you feel like you don't belong or you haven't really achieved anything worth bragging about, remember that you are a small piece in a big puzzle. And let's be honest. Without your 'small piece', that big puzzle with never truly look like what it should.
Beautiful Krystal....
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