Over the last few weeks, culminating in an event out of town last night, I have witnessed and been deeply touched by the thought of something bigger than myself being present in the world.
Through all the days, activities, tasks, people, phone calls, and situations that you deal with, sometimes you end each day just blown away by the sheer number of things you have to do physically and mentally. Every given day, it’s both surprising and shocking that the human mind can go through so many things at once while maintaining composure and staying focused on the next task.
However, last night ended a little differently. After a pretty busy week, I attended an event that promotes helping underprivileged children by providing them with a home, education, and a great environment. A friend of mine invited me to this event several years ago. Not knowing what to expect, I decided to attend with my wife, Amy, and we were really blown away. It’s become something we do almost annually.
It’s not easy to attend. It’s not easy to find people to take over your daily responsibilities, especially with four kids and all their activities—from baseball to dance to friends. But this event has touched us in a meaningful way, and it serves as a good reminder that there is something bigger than yourself. There is something bigger than your daily problems, worries, and situations that can get you so unraveled and focused only on yourself.
Something bigger than yourself can come in many forms. It can come from a higher power, from something that touches you and to which you devote time, energy, and resources, or simply from being reminded on a daily basis. There is something out there bigger than each of us.