The Orb of Me

You have natural abilities and inclinations.  You love doing certain things. That’s normal and good.  But what you love in life was never intended to be all that is important in your world. 

Family, friends, co-workers, church family, strangers, and even supervisors, they are all supposed to be important to you. Granted, holding importance in varying degrees, but definitely holding a place in that tight little circle that some of you seem to believe should be all-consuming…The Orb of Me.  

Don’t agree with me that others really should be important to you? Okay, look at it this way… if you happen to be having a little trouble seeing outside The Orb of Me. 

If you neglect being there for others when they need you, you may find them hard-of-hearing when your turn comes and you need their help. Oh yes, I know, that still smacks of catering to the Orb of Me, but at least it has you paying attention to the needs of others, if only for the wrong reason.

But I would much rather that we all realize this ill-fated reality. Basically, we have become a selfish and self-consuming people, who have a lot of trouble looking through our Me And Mine Only stained glasses, and seeing others who are suffering and need help. 

We all seem to be living in our own Orb of Me. If it doesn’t directly affect us, then the issue can be relegated to the back burner. To likely stay there until it burns up. And our world is reaping the results. Very unfortunate results. You can click on the local and national news at any minute of the day and witness this.

But how do we stop the mayhem? I really have no idea. I am not a world leader with a miracle plan to whip out of my back pocket. And I personally do not believe in a man or woman leader coming anywhere on the near horizon who does have that pocket.

But I do know this. Like the old saying says, “No, you can’t save every fish in the sea. But you can make a world of difference to that one little fish you find washed up on the beach. Pick him up and toss him back into the water.” Miracle in your back pocket for that little guy.

Think of someone you know who is struggling, and then spend some mental time living life in their shoes. In other words, try to envision what life for them is probably like. Then step back into your world and reach out, as only you can.  Your involvement and help could be enough encouragement to give them hope. Hope that just might energize and spark determination in them. Because success always has to have hope, energy, and a determined spirit at its very core. 

Folks, step out of your “Me Only” orb. It is very true that you are your Creator’s prized possession, but you are not the only one.