Worth

noun

• the value equivalent to that of someone or something under consideration; the level at which someone or something deserves to be valued or rated: “they had to listen to every piece of gossip and judge its worth”

Worthy

adjective

• having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in a specified way: “issues worthy of further consideration”

Worthiness

noun

• the quality of being good enough; suitability: “he demonstrates his worthiness to rule”

Where do you go to determine your worth?

Maybe you have never considered the places you go to validate your worth. Maybe you have never wrestled with the question of your worthiness.

While I know some people never find their worth on the trading floor of life, I have just never been among those folks. It seems that unworthiness has been a hard fought battle in my life for as long as I can remember.

I have tied worthiness to a long list of things including my mothering, achievements, and work, and the only problem with that is the work in those arenas is never done. With that in mind, this is a truth worth considering.

We do not arrive at worthiness. It is not achievable because it is a gift–something we have to be open to receiving and believing. In a fast-paced, immediate gratification world, we would often prefer the limelight of the stage or winner’s podium, but the quiet work of believing and receiving rarely garners attention or accolades.

If you are feeling empty, discouraged, or defeated today, this is worth five minutes of your time. It is a manifesto for me and you!

Growing with you!