What if I’m never anything great? I sometimes think. Almost 30 years old, what have I really done? What have I accomplished that is noteworthy? That will leave a legacy?
What will be the lasting impact I leave?
I have several friends who have gone to Med school. Others with law degrees. Some who’ve gotten their doctorate. Many who’ve gotten their masters. I often stand in awe of them.
My sister’s a teacher. She, in my opinion, changes lives and forms young minds daily. My sister-in-law started her own student organization and non-profit, REbeL, to nurture strong self-esteem in schools. My old bosses are all strong, accomplished women who commanded their careers and were loyal to their companies. These are people who make a difference daily. And I know plenty more where they came from…And I could go on and on…
When I think about all the people in my life, I think about how accomplished they are. What a difference they’ve made. How incredible their impact has been.
And I wonder, what will my impact be? When will I be what I am meant to be?
And then. Then, I lay down next to my almost three year old boy. He places his hand on my face and breathes in a deep breath. Giggles. And smiles. And says, “I wuv you, mommy”.
So, at dusk, I am able to reflect. To realize that not everyone can be a big difference to the big world. Instead, I must realize I just can’t waste my opportunity to be something that matters to me. And for today, that has to be my impact. They have to be my something great. Because it is the very good things that keep you going. That make you matter. Even if just in the micro matters.
