A noble thing is to “have or show fine personal qualities or high moral principles and ideals.” And I think you are doing just that:
If you are working today to support yourself and your family—
you are doing a noble thing.
If you are being a good neighbor—
you are doing a noble thing.
If you are there for your friend when they need help or a listening ear—
you are doing a noble thing.
If you are loving and raising your children in an intentional manner—
you are doing a noble thing.
If you are taking steps today to steward well the planet we live upon—
you are doing a noble thing.
If you are contributing to your community in positive ways rather than harming it with destructive behavior—
you are doing a noble thing.
If you are offering kind words today—
you are doing a noble thing.
If you are making life easier for those who are suffering—
you are doing a noble thing.
If you are pursuing the interests of others rather than looking only to your own interests—
you are doing a noble thing.
If you are using talents and skills at your workplace to serve others—
you are doing a noble thing.
If you are an example of discipline and perseverance to others—
you are doing a noble thing.
If you are taking steps today to become more than you were yesterday—
you are doing a noble thing.
If you are hugging your child and expressing your love—
you are doing a noble thing.
If you are doing the laundry, washing the dishes, cleaning the floors, scrubbing the toilet, or picking up a mess that isn’t yours—
you are doing a noble thing.
If you are showing respect and honor to your parents and elders—
you are doing a noble thing.
If you are fighting to overcome an unhealthy addiction in your life—
you are doing a noble thing.
If you are displaying compassion and patience—
you are doing a noble thing.
If you are engaging in conversation with a desire to understand rather than persuade—
you are doing a noble thing.
If you practicing honesty when dishonesty might be easier—
you are doing a noble thing.
You are doing a noble thing with your life. Keep on keeping on.
GERALDINE CARTHEN says
Thank you for your service to help others. Your blog is making a beautiful difference in my life.
Jane says
I saw this post when you first published it. I was having a bad day at home with my baby. This post picked me back up. Thank you!
Lani C says
What a great post. Very nice article, Joshua. Little gestures in our daily life done with sincerity reminds us of noble things. …
Carla Valpeoz says
What a lovely article :)
Jacqueline says
I know when i have had a very bad time or day just a little smile is enough from someone to make me think its going to be ok, or i am accepted or enough,
so i try to pass on smiles to people too, ok its not massive, but a smile from someone has helped me carry on, so i would like to say, please don,t under estimate small acts of kindness,
if i havn,t got much to give and its all i have thats enough, i have stopped comparing
love Jacqueline excellent blog xx
Kristal says
I loved this! What a great reminder that it is the way we handle the little day to day things in life that really count. These are the things that show our true character and station in life, not the size of our bank account. Thanks for another truly encouraging post!
Annie says
I really need to hear this today. Thank you, thank you. I will be posting this on my wall at home and at work as inspiration to keep on keeping on…
Helen says
These are great reminders of the small things we do in life and the their great significance. It’s a great way to keep us grounded. Great post!