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.
David Stucker says
We can’t hit a home run every day. Every day is not about amazing accomplishments, but consistently showing up, doing the best you can, and giving amazing accomplishment a chance to happen out of overall positive circumstances that came about through the disciplined efforts over a long period.
Diane says
I needed this encouragement today. Thank you.
Stephen Roe says
Many times I think what I’m doing is insignificant when compared to others. I look around me and see all these people who seem to be so much more important doing things that dwarf my tiny accomplishments. It often feels like the things I’m doing are worthless.
This post is a beautiful reminder that those little things are noble, too. Thanks for the encouragement, Joshua.
Cheryl says
If we consume little today, tomorrow and the next day– we are doing a noble thing. Every day it is the little things that matter. Wonderful post!
Linda says
Yes!
Jen@SavedbytheKale says
I’ve been going through a rough transitional period in my life and really working on the person I am and how I want to live my life. This was an inspirational read for me.
Tameka says
After mistakenly reading my fb and ig feeds, I felt like my life was boring and insignificant compared to other based on their posts. This article helped me reaffirm the significance of my existence too. Thank you for this lovely post.
Emma - a simple living journey says
Sometimes we are so busy looking at the bigger picture that we forget the bigger picture will only come when we pay attention to the smaller picture in the here and now.
These sometimes small things we do, are the big things in life. They are the way we interact with our community around us. How we weave in amongst it. How we strengthen it with our presence.
xx
The Green Swan says
Always nice to look at the big picture in life and remember we are a benefit to society, our community and our family. Thanks for the inspiring post!
John P. Weiss says
There’s an applicable John C. Maxwell quote: “Every person has a longing to be significant; to make a contribution; to be a part of something noble and purposeful.” What I like about your post is the reminder that nobility can be found in everyday things, like “being a good neighbor.” Thanks Joshua.
Natasha says
So inspiring Joshua. Found this post during a low moment of what otherwise has been a great day. Perfect timing for such a read, thank you!