Recognising one's self worth

Watching Carrie Underwood being interviewed by Oprah, I had a light bulb moment.

Carrie Underwood carries herself with that grace and softness that’s endearing. She holds herself in and not let what’s happening around her affect what goes on inside. She’s almost an observer of life, albeit an active member herself.

When Oprah ends the interview with a string of accolade, Carrie merely acknowledges the former with a smile and a thank you. It’s almost as if the praises are already a known fact to her. She does not appear to need others to tell her that she is this or that, because in her mind she already recognises her self worth.

My “aha” moment is this: recognise your self worth – are you a good teacher, are you a good mother, do you strive to do good in life, do you appreciate what God has given you, do you recognise the abundance that is you life? Acknowledge these things to the self and recognise them for what they are – precious gifts. And live in the moment and leave it at that. Waiting for others to recognise and acknowledge the value of me will be akin to wasting the life that is before me.

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