Postive Things To Remember

My mother-in-law sent a little book to my daughter titled "50 things to Always Remember" by Douglas Pagles.  It has very good up building personal sayings and thoughts to build you up.  I of course had to read it and loved a lot of the little sayings. So I guess I am using them to get myself more up built and positive. 

The one that I feel I needed right now is:

So when it seems like you're getting overlooked and under-appreciated, find some reassurance and comfort in quietly saying this:  I am aware that I am less than some people prefer me to be, but most people are unaware that I am so much more than what they see. 

I think most of us feel overlooked in life, especially at one time or another.  I think most of us feel under-appreciated.  We see our effort and we know our heart.  This is something that most people have no insight into.  

However, I also think we are just as guilty in judging others or feeling we know their motivations or efforts as well.  We live in a world that takes all of our energy and concentration most of the time.  Therefore, we don't get a chance to REALLY see what is going on with others.  Therefore, we assume we know and are easily let down.  I know that some of my own frustration is in not understanding why some don't act as though they care.  Maybe they do but all their energy and effort is tied up in something else that is taking priority in their life.  Maybe they don't care.

Bottom line is that I have to worry about me.  Easier said than done.  However, I do know I have a very wonderful heart and that I am more than what most people see (some because they don't want to and others because they can't).