Acknowledging Goodness

"You do not become good by trying to be good, but

by finding the goodness that is already within you 

and allowing that goodness to emerge."

Eckhart Tolle

Earlier thoughts may have encouraged us to duplicate the generosity of others without differentiating the differing degrees of what we have to offer.  We may admire monetary donations, but we may not be in that particular financial situation.  We might respect the retired volunteer helping in varying fields, but we may not have available time to offer.

Instead of looking at what others provide, perhaps through self discovery, we can define what we do have to offer.  There may be things we love to do that others despise like mowing the lawn or tinkering with a flat tire.  These can be our gifts to others when we see their need.

The Divine plan is self-discovery of our personal strengths.  The common response to something we excel: "What this?  Anyone can do that!"  What we do well, however, we assume everyone else can too.  Each one of us has an ingredient to add to the whole creating goodness.