It is one thing to be heard and it is entirely something different to be valued; they both come with different demands. Actually one is a lot cheaper than the other, What does it take to be heard? Just speak. But to be valued will place a demand on our character, personal discipline, personal leadership, ability to be calm and coordinated in the midst of adversity, etc. The list is just endless. It's hard work, yes...real hardwork.
A husband want to be valued by his wife, parents want to be valued by their kids, employees desire their bosses to value them...but how many people do really want to pay that price? Value is not cheap, it is perceived, it is most times reflected by the carrier of it. The problem is that sometimes we want to buy a Bentley at the price of a Beatle which implies sometimes people want to be valued but think it's just about 'speaking' or voicing an opinion. It is very possible that you are the most vocal at your place of work and the person who is most valued is not as out spoken as you are.
It is not about colour, it is not about your sex or race. It is simply about VALUE. To have your say, to have your way, to be effortlessly influential, let us think about being valuable; because when we are, even when we are quiet, work coleagues will seek for your contribution.
''....sometimes we want to buy a Bentley at the price of a Beatle...''
Jesus was heard and was valued, Joseph (as a prisoner and a slave) was heard and was valued, you too...yes! I mean you too can be heard as well as valued. It takes a choice to be the one who is valued. Those who want to be heard, always complain and nag if their opinions are not taken but those who want to be valued, temporarily ignores every one and focus on developing and improving their values and it only takes time before the world starts to assemble at their office for relevant counsel.
You are a Bentley, stop settling for the status of a Beatle. Think becoming valued, not becoming heard. Remember, talk is cheap and just anybody can talk...but TRUE value is cultivated.
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