"None of us are born thinking we are ordinary. Feeling special is an essential part of the human birthright. If you don't think you are special, you won't seek to contribute your gift to the world." Shmuley Boteach, Rabbi
The social networking sites of our day allow us to be intimately informed of other's lives that we normally wouldn't have kept company with or for some even associate with based on moral or political or spiritual differances. I love being able to read the blaring honesty that is blurted out as a result of the real life circumstances of one's day... but sometimes I can't help but think Are you really satisfied with the life you've molded for yourself? Does this really complete you? When I heard the quote afore mentioned it made me wonder - do people not grasp for the extrodinary because they don't think they deserve it? When we watch a good movie or read a good book where the heroin does exceptional good in the face of adversity, we heartily cheer him on... but why don't we ourselves look at our lives and think what exceptional thing could I do this very instant that would benefit the whole of humanity or even just one other person? Are you not worth reaching outside of yourself, your life, and doing something great? Why not do good? Has the face of rebellion really gotten you anywhere you want to be? Maybe it has. Maybe you are what you've always dreamed of being, and if so I'm ecstatic for you...
If not, however, I'd like to proclaim from the rooftop, so to speak, GET A LIFE, A GOOD LIFE - YOU DESERVE IT! YOU WERE BORN FOR GREATNESS, AND YOU'RE NOT DEAD YET!
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