Universal

Throughout my 26 years of life, I have learned the following lesson, and today I am reminded of it again: that the problems and hardship in life afflict anyone and everyone.

It is quite easy for me to look at myself and think that all the world should serve me and help me get back on my feet. Yet I have come to learn that it is much more beneficial and rewarding to help others with their problems in spite of what I am facing myself. Not that I do not care about my circumstances, but I've learned that I am not the only one, and if I want to make a difference in this world, then I have to at least learn to be different from the world. I've found that the best attitude to have is selflessness. The world is full of people who are selfish, proud, and look after their own interests. If I am to make a difference by being different, then I must be selfless, humble, and help others.

This is what Christ did. This is why He died. This is who I want to be like.