The Empty Jar

The jar sat on the counter. Countless people passed by. Not one coin was put in.

Day turned to night and the jar remained empty.

This jar represented hope. It represented innocence. But the reality was, this jar remained empty.

This empty jar held a lesson. It taught me that even if no one else saw the value, to do it anyway. Give others the opportunity to give. It taught me that even if it remained empty, it still held promise. Because my plans were bigger than the jar. They could not and would not be contained.

This empty jar held a lesson about people's hearts. Not everyone is giving. Not everyone cares.

This empty jar held a lesson about opportunities. Hundreds had the opportunity to give, yet they chose not to. They missed their opportunity to make a difference, but that didn't mean I had to miss mine.

This empty jar held a lesson about familarity. People ignore what they don't understand. Not everyone will share your vision. Dream it anyway.

The jar may not have been full of money, but it was full of lessons I won't soon forget.