A little baby-sized revelation...

So I have been thinking lately... which the simple event itself usually gets me in trouble... About how often I compare myself to others. How then it leads to this self doubt of if I am good enough for this or that or this person and not another... Its really a crazy dizzying cycle that sometimes ends, but most often does not. It begins with the simple admiration of a personality (or physical) trait that I see in another, then slowly becomes a firm belief that that other individual is somehow more likable, lovable, or valuable than myself and I begin to largely see everything that I lack.

Well, now I say.... ENOUGH! Its truly a selfish habit and does no good to anyone including myself. Those doubts are lies- things that blind me from the many things that are amazing and true blessings from the One who loves me just the way He's made me. 

Instead of focusing on internal things that really are not important, why not focus on things that are? Such as... A deeper love and relationship with God- taking time to truly dig in a see things in a way I never have before. Or giving what I can to those who need it- like an ear to listen, or a hug to embrace... A coffee to someone who needs a boost or warmth... Prayer for those who hurt, long, ache, or just do not think they have any hope... Be someone to praise with when life gives blessings... Laughter to someone who cant think of a reason to smile... Encouragement to a broken spirit... Oh holy moses, the things we can give that do not even cost a penny are endless; If only we could look beyond ourselves for a brief moment to see the needs of those who surround us daily.