One Small Difference After Another

"I have never been especially impressed by the heroics of people who are convinced they are about to change the world. I am more awed by those who struggle to make one small difference after another." - Ellen Goodman, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist

I have felt this way many times. I am turned off by those people who feel it is necessary to announce their accomplishments in a loud or boisterous way. When a person's ego is that daunting, I'm apt to turn away. Perhaps it's because I recognize that trait in myself.

Ego is very powerful. My ego tends to go towards the "I'm a terrible person" side of things rather than on the "Wow, look at me" side. Regardless of which side of the pendulum I am on, it's still an ego trip if I'm thinking I'm the best or the worst in any area of my life. I've struggled with my ego over the years but I'm learning to ignore it more often than not.

Today my goal is to simply help others as much as possible. This is my way of trying to make a small difference in some one's life. I don't need accolades - that just leads me to more ego problems. I'm grateful for all of the people in my life who've taught me to live life this way. They are blessings in my life because they aren't trying to change the world  - they're just trying to make a small difference. And they do that very well.