I Am Me!

"There will never be a storm

That can wash the path from my feet

The direction from my heart

The light from my eyes,

or the purpose from this life.

I know that I am untouchable to the forces,

As long as I have a direction, an aim, a goal;

To serve, to love, and to give.

Strength lies in the magnification of the secret qualities

of my own personality, my own character,

And though I am only a messenger,

I am me."

Paramahamsa Satyananda Saraswati

Each one of us is a messenger sent to this world with a unique voice and shared purpose: to serve, love, and bring hope to our fellow earthlings.  Sometimes, when we speak or act upon this purpose, we are met with indifference or disdain, and we feel like we should just shut up.

Nobody's listening, so why should I keep talking?  What do I have to say that hasn't been said by someone louder, stronger, or more powerful?

Satyananda says, "Strength lies in the magnification of the secret qualities of my own personality, my own character...though I am only a messenger, I am me."

You may not have a world stage to speak from or an endorsement deal, but you were endowed with a voice that was made to reach those who need it most.  Even if the message you have to share has been shared before, there are people who need to hear it from you before they will receive the hope that it brings.

You will be surprised at who is listening when it seems like no one is.

The key is to know that as long as you act and speak with the aim to serve, love and give, all you must do is be yourself.

*You. Are. Enough.*

If you can convince yourself of this and always keep it in mind, there is no storm or adversity that can shake you.