They Will Keep.

I've spent my life judging my worth by my successes. The awards I've won, the praise I receive - these are the increments by which I have measured myself. When I met somebody new, my first priority would be to let them know about all my achievements so they would be able to measure my worth the same way I did. I thought that was okay, to do that to myself, and to try to force that way of thinking on other people. But lately I've come to think differently...

"But you comprehend me? Tis [simple] work, very humble. What will you do with all your fine accomplishments?"

" I will save them til they are wanted. They will keep." 

 I may not do anything significant with my gifts and talents. But if I can help people be happy, then I have done enough, and the fine accomplishments will keep until they are wanted. For now, the simple and humble work may be enough.

I accomplish things because I am great, not the other way around.

Like so many other people, I have not seen myself for what I truly am. I don't think I fully comprehend myself now, and it's possible that I never will. But I know that I matter. Whether I leave a mark on the world or not, I matter. Whether people remember my name or not, I matter. I am a child of God, and He loves me and measures me by a standard much fairer and more comprehensive than any I have devised for myself. 

I hope you realize that you matter. Regardless of any other factors, you matter. You are too used to your own brilliance to realize how you glitter to other eyes. There is greatness in every person. Perhaps the greatness manifests in fame and public import. But, more likely, your greatness will manifest as simple, humble work. And that's okay. Because the accomplishments will keep until they are wanted.