Greatness

I have been told that my tragic downfall will be my desire to be great. I could see that. If I wanted to be special so much so that I forgot how special everyone else is, then I would not be great. If I wanted to be successful so much so that I forgot that we should all help one another succeed together, then I would not be great. If I wanted to be respected so much so that I forgot to love and understand the people around me, then I would not be great.

However if I live every day and treat everyone that I meet special just like I like to be treated, if I spend my time helping other people become successful so we can all accomplish our hopes and dreams, and if I always stay mindful of my commitment to loving and understanding my family, friends and neighbors, then I think greatness will find me.

If you want to be important—wonderful. If you want to be recognized—wonderful. If you want to be great—wonderful. But, recognize that he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. That's a new definition of greatness. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.