I AM USEFUL, I AM NOT USELESS Everything created is created to benefit others. Everything created exists to add unto others, improve others, move others forward, make a meaningful difference in the life of others. Everything created is created to spend its entire existence in the service of others. It expends itself to make meaning in the lives of others. Its maximum potentials is used in the service of others. Everything created is created with its own significance, its own relevance, its own importance. The significance of every and any entity is tied to use. When an entity focuses its entire existence on giving the best of its self in service to others, it attains unto significance and relevance. Significance cannot be attained without use. Everything created is supposed to be full of use. When it is used then it serves the purpose of its existence and it is said to be useful. The existence of any entity cannot be justified until it is put to full use. Until the entity is put to full use, it cannot enter into significance. When it is not used at all, or is not used in and to its full capacity, that is; it is used less or has less use, it is tagged as useless, and therefore it is fit only for the rubbish heap . When an entity can be used well and can be used in and to its full capacity it is said to be full of use, that is, it is USEFUL. When it cannot be used at all or it cannot be used well or to its maximum benefit, it therefore has no use or it has less use; that is, it is USELESS. It has been said, time and time again that when the purpose of a thing is not known, abuse is inevitable. Abuse is simply, abnormal use. Abnormal use is out of the normal use, abnormal use is wrongful use. Purpose speaks of use. Lack of purpose speaks abuse. Where there is clear purpose use is engaged. Where there is unclear purpose or no purpose, abuse is engaged. A successful, significant light bulb is one which has discovered that the purpose of its creation, the purpose of its life,its existence, is to give light - to illuminate; and it has committed its entire existence to giving the best of itself in illumination wherever it is found. There is no alternative life for it. It was created to shine for people to see. It must therefore resolve within itself, that wherever it is found, it will shine at its brightest and best. When it shines to give light, it attains unto usefulness; the environment benefits from its compliance to purpose. The light bulb is thus celebrated and fulfilled as it functions in that which it was created to do. When the light bulb will not give light, does not give light; no one will benefit from its existence. When no one is being blessed, no one is being moved forward by the existence of this light bulb, then it is clear that the light bulb has malfunctioned or has failed. To avoid becoming a complete failure heading for the waste heap, it must therefore cooperate with a reset. Success is tied to purpose. Significance is tied to use. Everyone created has his own assignment field where his relevance is without rival. As a light bulb risks, wastes and ridicules its existence, operating as a door stopper, paper weight, etc, so also we jeopardise our lives and destinies when we function different to who/what we were created to be. When a light bulb is made to function as a table-tennis ball, then the light bulb is being abused instead of being used. Until each one of us finds his purpose and begins to move in it to fulfilment, we remain un-celebrated, good for nothing, irrelevant and insignificant. Everyone and everything created is created full of use, that is, useful. When the full benefit of an entitys existence is not made manifest and fully enjoyed, the entity has either malfunctioned or it is being wrongfully used (that is, abused). Nothing created is created for itself alone. No one created is created for himself alone. Everyone created is created with significance, with relevance, for beneficial USE. No one is created useless. Everyone created is created full of use. Everyone must therefore seek to know his area of use or his area of relevance. Each person created is created good for something. Each person created is created for a definite purpose. Each life carries a definite meaning, a particular significance, a unique aroma; but these can only attain optimum expression through FULL USE. Each person should seek to know the meaning, the relevance, the significance of his life and existence and therefore ask himself this, who am I?, that is, what am I good for?, where is the purpose that defines me?. Use is good. A person, an entity cannot be celebrated, cannot be fulfilled until he has been put to full use. Abuse is not good. Abuse leads to damage, it leads to destruction. A person should avoid abuse by ensuring that he stays in the purpose for which he was created. When a person or an entity operates outside the purpose for which he/it was created, then he/it is being abused. It is good to be used. It is right to be used. We are created full of use, so that we can be used. USE ensures that the whole of creation functions right and well. When each person functions according to his purpose, moving others forward; life is good. Anything or anyone created that does not submit itself or himself to full USE is merely existing as an aberration and not living a purposeful or meaningful life. Abuse is the enemy. Abuse is wrong, it is unhealthy. It is against creation to be abused. When a person does not function according to and in line with the purpose for which he/she was created; hurt, pain, unhappiness, dissatisfaction, wickedness, selfishness, etc, takes over the hearts of men and stifles creation. Significance, meaning, relevance can only be attained in the life of a person after he first discovers the purpose for his existence, and dedicates and commits his entirety to the fulfilment of that purpose. It is in USE that one receives provision. When a person submits to USE, he needs not struggle for provision anymore. Provision is tied to USE. It is in use that one receives provision. When a person submits to use, provision becomes automatic. Provision is tied to use. A light bulb needs electricity to survive, that is, to give light. It needs good wiring connections; It needs to be cleaned from time to time. The person about to benefit from or benefiting from and enjoying the use of the light bulb supplies all that the light bulb needs to be able to function to full capacity. The light bulb does not need to provide for itself. Provision for the light bulb comes from the person enjoying the use of the light bulb. It is a mutually beneficial relationship. There is no struggle for provision. Provision flows from the fountain of USE. Supply of provision is automatic when a person or an entity submits itself or himself to use. Since every person, every entity is created for the useful benefit of others, it is therefore safe to conclude that anyone who does not prepare himself, or make himself available to be used in that which he was created - for the benefit of others, cannot be significant nor relevant and has therefore relegated himself to ignominy, obscurity and total irrelevance. You are full of good use. You are laden with flavour and favour. Your environment is waiting for the distinction that is you. The world around you cannot function complete without the part that you must play. Glory and celebration await to attend you in your usefulness. Wrongful use or abuse will only bring sorrow and shame. In pursuit of excellence, sustenance and fulfilment we must therefore arise and say, enough of a life of abuse, enough of a life of no use or of less use. From now on we will commit to live a life full of meaning, a life of significance, a life of power, of relevance, a life of impact, a life of benefit to others, a life of USEFULNESS. No matter how deep the darkness that threatens to engulf our world, our lives engaged in committed useful purpose will shine the light to make the difference. The uniqueness and beauty of your life must not stay hidden. It is time to share that pleasing essence that is you with your world . Say out loud I AM USE-FULL, I AM NOT USE-LESS! ~ KJO.
Posted on: Wed, 09 Jul 2014 08:19:43 +0000
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