You’re Part of Something Way Bigger

Beyoncé said it best…you’re part of something way bigger. If you have never heard the song Bigger from the Lion King soundtrack, do yourself a favor and go take a listen. Go ahead…I’ll wait….you listen yet??? Fine, I’ll give you a summary & a story. 

There have been times in life where I think I have the answer for a problem or I think I’ve figured out a path to success (whatever that means) but then the rug gets pulled from under me. Other times, life feels like it is going great but even that doesn’t feel quite enough. Two different scenarios that seem to evoke the same emotion: hopelessness aka I want to give up on XYZ.

In scenario 1, when it feels like my plans are falling to pieces, I catch myself asking “What’s the point?”. There’s the initial emotion of anger or frustration, sadness mixed in somewhere but ultimately I land on hopelessness. In scenario 2, when I feel like I “got what I wanted” but am questioning where did the happiness go? That tends to spiral through emotions that, again, land on hopelessness. 

So here’s what I’m learning. Let’s start with the honorable mention of being grateful; acknowledging that some situations can be turned around with gratitude and a positive mindset. Hoooowever, a situation, plan, job, relationship, etc. may just be a stepping stone to get closer to your destiny. When I find myself feeling hopeless, I take a moment to evaluate the situation and try to get to the root of why I feel that way. It’s a tough internal convo to have but if I’m being honest with myself, I am usually left with a decision I’ve been avoiding, in a situation I knew I should have already left, etc. 

It’s too easy to get trapped in a pity party of one or comforted by contentment. 

I know there are bigger and better things out in the world. That I’m meant for more. It’s easy to get fixated on moments that seemed to be the end goal but were just part of the process. Knowing how to let go and move on are so valuable. Imagine staying stuck on what could have been & rereading the same chapter instead of continuing to write the story. 

That is my summary and take away from Bigger. Not only should I be aiming to better myself but as a result, I may very well be bettering someone else’s life thus enabling them to help the next person and so on and so on. Our destinies are all intertwined. It could be a beautiful cycle or (more often than not) a lot of missed opportunities. 

Moral of the story: if you feel insignificant, you better think again…