I am truly humbled by the opportunity to keep writing. I would be lying if I do not admit that it is hard at times to keep my nose to the grindstone. I grapple with an expectation of recognition from time to time, but then I remind myself of why I do this in the first place. I want to help; I want to be of service; I want to continue cleaning up my own actions and becoming as beautiful as possible, like a janitor persistently tidying up their environment.
We learned about gratitude and humility – that so many people had a hand in our success, from the teachers who inspired us to the janitors who kept our school clean … and we were taught to value everyone’s contribution and treat everyone with respect.
-Michelle Obama
I am adjusting to fully acknowledging and appreciating my apparent anonymity. After all, despite what society may often try to dictate and convey to us in the opposite way, there is nothing wrong with being little. I recently had the pleasure of observing the mightiest chihuahua I have ever seen; I used to think rather lowly of that dog breed; I am not proud to admit that past failure on my part, but doing so permits me to further learn and grow.
A great [person] is always willing to be little.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Rule #32 – enjoy the little things :)
Enjoy humbling yourself and learning to follow.
It feels foolish to ignore noble guidance.
Maybe it is wise. Maybe it is dumb. Time will tell.