All my life I have been content to sit quietly in the shadows and allow others to take credit for the work I do and ideas I have. I do not mind because I simply do not wish to be the center of attention. I have never been one to boast or make a noise, and I prefer to hide in the corner and sit quietly as life passes me by. It is because of this that I have never quite understood my children, and other adults for that matter, that demand      constant reinforcement and recognition. Those who are always in need of tooting their own horn, shouting to the heavens, “Look at me, here I am! Look at what I have done!” demanding that “Star Pupil” or “Employee of the Month” plaque. I have tried to teach those around me that they are valued and loved not only by myself but most of all by God. They should not need constant pats on the back and awards to boost their self esteem and know that it is not a competition between them and others. We are all the same in God’s eyes and we are all perfect. I believe Philippians 2:3-5 says it best “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.”