Stars Shine Down

The title is not very original. This is also the title of one of Sidney Sheldon's novels. Original or not, I hope it sends the message.

We, people, are like products in some ways. We follow the life cycle: conception, maturity and saturation (I missed one and I believe, saturation is not the exact word).

At one point in our lives, we reach the top. But like what they say, when you're on top, there is nowhere else to go but down. Many try to avoid this by clinging to position, glory and fame. And at times, they become bitter, reminding others of their many great contributions.

What most people forget is that we are only agents of God, but not his only agents. We are managers of his gifts; and whatever great contributions we may have are his contributions to humankind. Time may come for us to step down in order for others to fill in. We've had our share. We were stars... And like all stars, we shall fade. But only in the eyes of the world. Because to God, the star in us will forever shine.