You are Special...

Many times in our lives, we are dropped, crumbled and drop into dirt by others. When this happens we feel as though we are worthless, of no value to anyone. But no matter what happened to you or what will happen to you, you will never loose your value as a human being created in the image of God. You are truly unique; there is not another person like you in every way in the world. Don’t ever forget it!



A well known motivational speaker started off his seminar holding up a $20 bill. In the room of 200 he asked who would like this $20? Hands started going up. He said “I am going to give it to one of you but first, let me do this”. He proceeded to crumple the dollar bill up.
He then asked, “Who still wants it?” Still the hands were in the air. “Well,” he replied “What if I do this?” And he dropped it on the ground and started to grind it into the floor with his shoe. He picked it up, now all crumpled and dirty. “Now who still wants it?” Still the hands were up in the air.

“My friends, you have learnt a valuable lesson today. No matter what I did to the money, you still wanted it because it did not decrease in value. It was still worth $20.”
You may be worried you haven’t crossed a certain milestone. You may be worried you don’t have any trophies to your honour, take a second and relax, have you thought of the many differences you have in the life of others without hitting the headlines?



You don’t have to actually take the following quiz but just read through and you will get the point.

• Name the 5 wealthiest people in the world
• Name the last five Heisman trophy winners
• Name the last five winners of the Miss Ghana contest
• Name 10 people who have won the noble or Pulitzer Prize
• Name the last half dozen award winners for best actor or actress

Now try this set of questions

• List a few teachers who aided your journey through school
• Name 3 friends who have helped through a difficult time
• Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile
• Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special
• Think of 5 people you enjoy spending time with
• Name 6 heroes or heroine whose stories have inspired you.



Which set of questions put a smile on your face whilst answering? Which ones were easier? The point is Awards tarnish, Achievement are forgotten. Accolades and Certificates are buried with their owners. The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money or the most awards. They are the ones that care. The "little people", think free...