Have you ever wondered just how significant your life is in the great scheme of things? And how would the world be any different if you were not in it? Our entire life is based on our sense of who we are and the identity vested in us by society and more importantly by us. Wherever we are or whatever we do, we tend to go around seeking significance. We want to be famous, well known, good looking, raved about, have a massive following in social media and so on. You get my point. Yet in the big scheme of things, you and I just don’t matter. In years to come, we will just be dust or just ashes, as it will be in my case. Gone. No more. History. In fact, for most of us we will not even be history, in the sense that no history books will record our lives. Yes, sure our loved ones will remember us and grieve us for a while. But even to them, we will be history one day as they get on with living and move on with their own lives. As they must. Yes, of course we want them to remember us fondly but we have done our bit and lived our lives. So it would be time and only fair to let them get on with their lives. So what’s my point? I read somewhere that your life would be so much easier and smoother if only you can accept that everyone is out for their own happiness and well-being. That way you can always know where you stand – and you appreciate that for every other person their world is THE world. So what’s the take away from this rant? Stop being so significant! You are nothing and you don’t count for anything. Once you accept that, then an amazing thing happens! You stop being upset with other people’s actions, beliefs and opinions. You see things for what they are and not how you would like them to be or how you think they are. You stop wasting your time and energy analyzing other peoples “hidden” agendas and motives. You let go of years and years of petty resentments and grudges. It is what it is and nothing more, nothing less. You begin to see the world as it is – a trusting and safe place where people are not out to get you. You stop going around expecting accolades, acknowledgement and appreciation. This will free up so much energy! What I am suggesting is that you stop seeking significance from others and you begin to live an authentic and truthful life. Try it and let me know below how you get on. TL:DR We're all insignificant to this world but that shouldn't matter because in a way everyone has their own little world their part of. Stop seeking significance and just be positive about things, you have been granted life so just enjoy it. Don't expect much from this world and don't seek approval from others. Focus more on what gives you real pleasure in life, what gives you creative satisfaction. I think it’s important that we are true to ourselves and feel our own significance in a positive way that will enrich our souls. Thank you and good night.