Here I Am, Send Me: Overcoming Perfectionism in Service

TLDRIn this video, we learn about the importance of not waiting to be perfect before serving others. Great beings need workers, not perfectionists. We are called to be instruments for God and the higher beings, regardless of our skills or talents. Through personal examples and teachings, we are reminded that our willingness to help and serve is more important than our perceived limitations.

Key insights

Great beings need workers, not perfectionists.

🤧We are called to be instruments for God and the higher beings, regardless of our skills or talents.

👍Service is not about being emotionally fulfilled or receiving validation, but about meeting the needs of others.

Overthinking and self-centeredness hinder us from taking action and making a difference in the world.

🙌Our willingness to help and serve is more important than our perceived limitations.

Q&A

Do we need to be perfect or highly skilled to serve others?

No, great beings need workers who are willing to serve, regardless of their skills or talents.

How can we overcome the fear of not being good enough?

By realizing that it's not about us, but about meeting the needs of others and being instruments for higher beings.

What is the importance of action in service?

Taking action allows us to make a difference in the world and fulfill our purpose of helping others.

How can we avoid overthinking and self-centeredness?

By focusing on the needs of others and being willing to step out of our comfort zone to help and serve.

What can we gain from serving others?

Serving others brings fulfillment and a sense of purpose, as well as the opportunity to make a positive impact on the world.

Timestamped Summary

00:27Introduction to the importance of not waiting to be perfect before serving others.

01:11Examples from different spiritual traditions of choosing workers who are willing to serve, regardless of their skills or talents.

03:55Explanation of how overthinking and self-centeredness can hinder us from taking action and making a difference in the world.

07:27Encouragement to overcome the fear of not being good enough and to focus on the needs of others.

09:54Reminding the audience that our willingness to help and serve is more important than our perceived limitations.