Be Somebody

I have a quote and a song to share with you today. Both remind us that we are all special and have unique gifts that need to be shared with the world and not wasted.

The quote is by Samuel Johnson and it says: "Exert your talents, and distinguish yourself, and don't think of retiring from the world, until the world will be sorry that you retire." The song is "Born to Be Somebody" by Justin Bieber. Even if you are not a Bieber fan, google the lyrics.

This world can be exhausting. Every day we are presented with new challenges and obstacles to overcome. Some days we win and some days we fail. After a long run of failure, exerting oneself and taking risks seems pointless and impossible. We have all felt defeated and questioned, "Why do I even try?" The quote and song awakened something in me. I have been blessed in so many ways and I have so many talents to share with people. If I do not spend my life doing my best to help others, then what am I doing with my life? We all need to be somebody. Not just someone who passes the days by breathing. We all need to find ways, big or small, to make the people in this world happier.

If we all take a moment to look deep within ourselves, I know that we can find our hidden talent. That "it factor" that makes us unique. The next step is probably the hardest. Find that drive to use your talent and make a difference. It may take months of searching to find your true fit, but once you do, I promise it will be worth it. Please challenge yourself to explore your hidden gifts and then use them to make lives better. There are so many people that need inspiration and hope. In our own creative ways, we can provide that for someone. Can you imagine what it will feel like to make someone's life better? I hope everyone has the chance to experience that feeling. More than once!