Today, I want to talk about something that’s been on my mind lately. It’s about those times when you put your heart and soul into something, and it feels like it’s not enough. You know, when you give your best, but the world doesn’t seem to care. It got me thinking about that quote, “It was never between you and them anyway.”
So, a few weeks ago, I started this project. I was really excited about it. I poured hours into it, staying up late, skipping social stuff. I was really giving it my all. I envisioned it turning out a certain way, kind of like a masterpiece, you know?
But when I finally showed it to people, the reactions weren’t what I expected. Some were lukewarm, others didn’t seem to get it. It kind of felt like a punch to the gut. I started doubting myself, thinking maybe it wasn’t good enough. Maybe I wasn’t good enough.
Then, I stumbled upon some words that really resonated with me. It was a saying made famous by Mother Teresa, although written by Kent Keith, I believe. It went something like, “Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough; give the world the best you’ve got anyway.” And then, the kicker, “You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and your God; it was never between you and them anyway.”
That hit me hard. I realized I was so focused on external validation that I forgot why I started the project in the first place. It wasn’t about impressing others. It was about expressing myself, about creating something meaningful to me. I went back and looked at my project again. I still saw the flaws, the things I could have done better, but I also saw the passion, the effort, the heart I had poured into it.
So I decided to keep going. I kept working on it, not to please others, but to satisfy myself. And you know what? It felt good. It felt right. It wasn’t about the outcome anymore. It was about the process, the journey, the act of giving my best, regardless of the response.
I’m still working on that project. It’s evolved, changed, and become something I’m really proud of. Not because everyone loves it, but because I love it. And because I know I gave it my best.
- Keep pushing forward. I tried to improve my project even though nobody liked it.
- Keep going. Just to make myself feel better, I continued to do it.
- It feels good. I am getting better and better. I am so happy now.
This whole experience taught me a valuable lesson. It’s not about the applause, the recognition, or the approval of others. It’s about doing what you love, giving it your all, and being true to yourself. Because in the end, it’s not about them. It’s about you and the thing you are doing and making it happen.
It’s easy to get caught up in the need for external validation. We live in a world where likes, comments, and shares often dictate our sense of worth. But true fulfillment comes from within. It comes from knowing that you gave something your best, regardless of the outcome.
So, whatever you’re working on, whatever you’re passionate about, don’t let the world’s response define your worth. Give it your best anyway. Because in the final analysis, it was never between you and them. It was always between you and your own heart and soul. You just keep going, keep creating, keep giving your best. That’s all that matters.
