10.14 A New Day – Reflections of a blakhat – s01e01

Finding the Good Within Ourselves

There are times in life when we become so focused on what’s wrong with us that we forget to recognize what’s right.

We can be quick to recall our mistakes, and slow to remember our accomplishments. We think about the people we’ve disappointed, the opportunities we’ve missed, and the things we wish we could go back and change.

And somewhere along the way, during those dark and stormy moments, we begin to measure our worth by the things that haven’t gone according to plan.

My Brothers we are so much more than the mistakes we’ve made.

Every one of us has experienced disappointment.

We’ve said things we regret, made decisions we wish we’d handled differently. We found ourselves in circumstances we never imagined.

None of those experiences tells the whole story of who we are.

Think for a moment about the good you’ve brought into someone else’s life.

When you helped a friend through a difficult time, or you offered some kind words when someone needed encouragement. Or maybe, you just showed up when somebody needed you.

Those moments matter.

As men, we sometimes measure ourselves by what we accomplish, what we earn, or how well we provide for the people around us.

But our value isn’t determined by our bank account, our job title, or the approval of others.

Our true worth is reflected in the way we live our lives, the way we treat the people around us, and the character we demonstrate when nobody is watching. It’s found in our kindness, our honesty, our willingness to learn, and our ability to care.

Today, instead of reminding yourself of everything you haven’t accomplished, take a moment to recognize something good about yourself.

You don’t have to be perfect to be worthy of respect, happiness, or love.

You only have to be willing to recognize that there is goodness within you, even on the days when it’s difficult to see.

And sometimes, finding that goodness is where a better life begins.