Valuable, But Not Noticed

Amongst you right now is someone performing acts of kindness, acts incredibly important in creating a better world, acts critical for survival, and all done with little or no recognition. What a gift! Helping others with no need for demonstrable thanks. Motivated to help simply because it is the right thing to do, taking the high road in the midst of rutted back roads. Opting for giving instead of receiving. Expecting nothing in return. Comfortable with flying under radar, because stealthy generosity reduces the possibility of being distracted by hangers on who do not share the virtue of genuine love.

Thank you, dear people, for your efforts. Every once in a while your unassuming, caring demeanor is noticed and truly inspires us to be more like that, more like you. We know you have no desire to be placed in the spotlight, so we will respect that. Nevertheless, please do not deny us the chance to show our appreciation, even with only words of gratitude. To be thanked does not negate your moving among us. Perhaps, by showing our appreciation, you would allow us to learn from you how to carry out similar acts of kindness.

Someone must have shown you the noble path. Was it a mentor? Tell us about that person so that we can share the common cup of knowledge and motivation. Be autobiographical so that we can relate to where you were when you learned this model. We will see familiar stories and be inspired even more. Were you ever tempted to stray? Surely, you were. What happened? Be real to us so that we may be real to others.

When it's all been said and done, we will wonder how we could have ever done what we did without you in our lives. To be so valuable, but not noticed. We are indebted to you. Words never express it all, but thank you. You have blessed us.