Being Humble and Confident - Henri Nouwen

As we look at the stars and let our minds wander into the many
galaxies, we come to feel so small and insignificant that anything we
do, say, or think seems completely useless. But if we look into our
souls and let our minds wander into the endless galaxies of our
interior lives, we become so tall and significant that everything we
do, say, or think appears of great importance.

We have to
keep looking both ways to remain humble and confident, humorous and
serious, playful and responsible. Yes, the human person is very small
and very tall. It is the tension between the two that keeps us
spiritually awake.