New beginnings on your horizon? Most of us have moments where it feels like nothing we do makes a difference.
Whether at home, at work, or simply in a group, feeling that your efforts are in vain can deplete you.
It's discouraging to begin each day believing what you're doing is worthwhile, only to realize that, regardless of your efforts, no one really cares, and progress is nonexistent. Oh, you CAN do it. You can remain steadfast, diligent, and eternally optimistic....until you just can’t anymore. Such foolish optimism can eventually take a toll on your health. Physical and mental. At some point, you feel that your efforts are a waste of time and energy and benefit no one. You lose momentum and become disconnected, uninterested, overwhelmed, saturated, and exhausted.
So what's the answer?
If you feel your efforts aren't making a difference, maybe it's time to seek a place where your contributions matter. Look for a new path, embrace a dream, or pursue a passion that brings happiness. Sometimes, sharing what makes you happy with others can inspire happiness in them as well. At its heart, this is about seeking fulfillment and purpose—because a life without happiness and meaning can feel empty.
Is it your time? Are you willing to take a chance? Make a fresh start?
When my oldest son, Dustin, was little, we ran constantly. We were visiting friends and family daily, always on the go. I couldn't stand to sit still, nor could he. Within five minutes of arriving at anyone's house, he would come to whisper in my ear, "I'm ready to go now." It became an expected moment for the people we visited. They knew when he would inch over toward me with that look in his eye, exactly what he was going to say: "I'm ready to go now."
Today I ask myself: Am I ready to go now? Am I ready for a change? A new beginning? In the meantime, in the waiting, I'll just keep praying, longing for a sense of belonging, and hoping for a place that feels like home.
~Lacy Gray
