How are you going to leave your mark here on earth? Have you ever thought about it? Are you going to be remembered by your occupation, by the way you inspired others, by the way you loved, or something else? I have given this question a lot of thought my entire life. What am I going to do with my life that will help me be remembered as something great? I don't have to be in the history books, but I was given this life for a reason, and I am positive that the reason was not for me to sit back and enjoy the view. No, I need to get out there and do something that matters. I need to make a difference! Do you want to make a difference?
The song I want you to listen to today is, "I Was Here" by Lady Antebellum! This song is absolutely uplifting, inspiring, and encouraging. When I first heard this song last year I immediately downloaded it and had my sixth graders listen to it. After they heard the song I had them journal about something that they want to do with their lives to leave a mark here on this earth. I was amazed at the responses I had from these children. They had such high aspirations and a drive to make a positive difference in the lives of others. If they can have these dreams of helping others then I know that all of us can find our own special way to touch the lives of others and be remembered when we leave this world.
This song reminds us that we have all be given such unique and special talents that should be embraced and used! Sometimes it is hard to figure out what makes us special, but I promise that "it" exists in EVERYONE! You just have to take the time to look deep within yourself and find what makes you amazing! Once you've found that, challenge yourself to find a way to make a difference in some one's life. Sometimes we think that we need to do something extravagant to touch some one's life, but I know for a fact that the smallest hello or smile can save a life.
So today's challenge is to ask yourself....What am I doing with my time on earth to leave my mark?
That is such a great question. Many a times we try to get through life day by day looking to please only ourselves. It is hard to know what you are called to do in life, but a big step in the right direction is to work on awareness. I am reminded every once in a while that I am not spending enough time on serving others. Sure enough when I spend time serving others, my life is filled with more happiness an joy than when I was strictly serving myself. I love your words of wisdom Jenn.
ReplyDeleteI think this deserves an inspiring trip to Long Beach.. three ladies, all in a place in our lives to do something great! It would be a wonderful opportunity to get inspired to do so!!!! *Of course when we all can afford it, but I think it would be a great rejuvenating trip!!!!!! You always inspire me Jenn-Jenn to BE INSPIRED! I Love You!
ReplyDeleteI second the long beach trip! especially because its cheap and we will all be together soooo...lets do it!!! :) LBT doesn't even know what's coming!!!!
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