There's A Place For You

There’s a place for you 

in the family you were born into,

in the life of the person who became your lifelong partner or spouse,

in the family you married into,

in the family, or families, you created with another human being,

in the lives of the pets, and all the furry or feathery creatures that you love, or who love you, or that you have shown concern and care for,

in the lives of everything you nurture, or have nurtured, including plants and trees, animals and habitats,

in the group, or groups, to which you belong, and you help keep strong,

in the community, or communities, you are a part of,

in the neighborhood in which you live,

in the country which you live in, and all the countries you have lived in,

in the gatherings and events you attend, and have attended,

in the lives of all those who have met you - whether they have met you personally, or through your books, or through your content online, or through watching you perform, or listening to you talk, or observing how you conduct yourself, or participate,  or how you have dealt with tragedies, losses, failures and successes, or by reading about you and your inspiring story,

in the lives of all those you went to school or college with,

in the lives of all those you have worked with,

In the lives of all those you have provided work to,

in the lives of all those who have crossed your door,

in the lives of all those you have broken bread with,

in the lives of all those you have listened to, or given a voice to,

in the lives of all those you have collaborated with, or exchanged ideas with,

In the lives of all those who have been advised, guided, or mentored by you, whether directly, or by example,

In the lives of all those you gave a break to,

In the lives of all those you have served,

in the lives of all those you have helped,

in the lives of all those who have enjoyed, benefited from, or been inspired by your talents and gifts, your thoughts, words, actions, or creations,

in the lives of all those you have set an example to, who have seen the example of your sacrifice, or your resilience, or your dedication, or your responsibility, or your generosity, or your kindness, or your participation, or your positivity, or your courage, or your authenticity, or your sense of fairness and justice,

in the lives of all those who have benefited from your time, your money, your hospitality, your kindness, your thoughts, your ideas, or your vision,

in the lives of all those you have taught, helped, protected, reached out to, or supported,

in the lives of all those you have laughed with, sang with, celebrated milestones with, grieved with, experienced life with, and created memories with, all the many friends and people you have gone through life with,

in the lives of everyone who has journeyed with you, for a short while, or for a long while, 

There is a place for you.

A unique, irreplaceable place.

Treasure it! Treasure knowing you have a unique and special place, in so many different lives, and in so many different spheres.