fame.

Gaining fame here on earth does not matter. In fact, even "making a difference" and "having an impact" doesn't matter. I get stuck sometimes in the thought of the millions upon millions of people who have died before me and how their lives were seemingly insignificant. Only one in a million were actually remembered for something down the line. Most just go day to day. This bothers me alot. As Americans we are taught to go change the world. But what about those of us who don't. At all. I just read thru the scripture talking about storing up your treasures in heaven and I think this includes our desire to be "known." We shouldn't look to be "known" here on earth but rather to do things that will reap eternal rewards. I know, it's "good sounding" words. But what does that actually mean? In my modest, humble, finite opinion..God has a plan for each of us. Our lives are meant to go the way they are when following Him. This might mean changing the world or it might mean saying a kind word to a future Oprah and you never know the impact that you have. Or it might mean that you just live. Grow with God. Connect with others during certain times in your life and live. The best you might ever be on earth is a "good person" who will be forgotten in a blink. Which to me is sad and makes me kind of upset, but I have to keep in mind...it doesn't matter. Things of this world do not matter. Now that being said don't become complacent and lazy and just "survive." Live your life to the fullest. Experience things. Grow. Be a blessing. Reach for the stars. You might get them or you might fall fall short but help another to reach them. My point is don't be upset with what the world calls "failure" cuz maybe that's Exactly where you are supposed to be.