How valuable are you? To know you should answer this question:
If an apocalyptic event happened to earth and eliminated everything and everyone. Only few people managed to survive and you were one of them. This group of people have to begin life all over again starting from scratch. There will be no books, no computers, and no electricity.
How can you help or contribute to this group in order to build the world back? What hard-core knowledge can you contribute to build a civilized life again?
I think everyone should ask himself this question to know what he is. It’s not only about ideas and soft skills or knowledge. Let’s get back to basics and answer this question.
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Much of the world today thinks a person of value is someone talented, attractive, rich, intelligent, or famous a person who has a high charisma …. Famous In sports, we often talk about how much players are “value.” We talk the same way about entrepreneurs, actors, and models. They are “value” millions and even billions of dollars. But external appearance, employment status, and financial worth can never affect a person’s value.
Material possessions are another fake and forged measure of external value: Big houses, expensive cars, fashionable clothes – all can become harmful when people think they must have them in order to be valued. They can also become whirlpools that gulp down not only money but time and attention as a person tries to keep up with the latest trends and styles. Just as quickly as a person’s “value” increases by owning the newest car, it decreases when the new model comes. The result can be a never-ending cycle of short-term satisfaction followed by disappointment, regret, and debt.
But in reality our external value is ZERO if an apocalyptic event happened, if you want to understand you internal value respect this following idea;
Look beyond yourself. Don’t dwell on your imperfections (we’re all imperfect), but rather discover your eternal worth by focusing on others. Seek out positive traits in yourself and other people, and point them out when appropriate. As you recognize the eternal worth of all people, you will find yourself becoming a more freely loving person
Keep a journal. Pay particular attention to experiences that bring you joy and record them in a journal. When you need to be reminded of your worth, reread the passages you have written. Self-reflection helps you to see the hand of the Lord in your life.
Pray sincerely. Through contemplative prayer, you can feel God’s love for you and your VALUE to him. Draw upon God for help, to overcome weaknesses strength, and motivation.
Serve others. Service increases love and appreciation for others, which in turn helps us recognize our own worth. Simple acts of kindness also remind those being served that they too have worth and are worth loving. Teach your family the importance of service by serving together, such as visiting someone who is sick, volunteering at a homeless shelter, mowing a neighbor’s lawn, or donating items to those who are less fortunate.
Befriend those who are lonely. Notice people within your sphere who live alone or might be lonely for other reasons. Make an effort to visit these individuals and to include them on occasion in family activities or outings.
Respect and reverence your body. Be grateful for your body and take care of it by eating well, exercising, and getting enough sleep. Avoid focusing on whether you have the “right” shape.
Discover worth within your family. If you live within a family, take time one evening, possibly during dinner, to discuss something about each family member that gives them worth. Write down these traits and display them where family members will see them often, such as on the fridge. Frequently remind family members of their eternal worth and of their importance in your family.
Enjoy God’s creations. Take the time to enjoy nature and the simple, magnificent creations of God. Recognize that God provided all this beauty because he loves you.
AUTHOR : NARIMAN