Fill in the Blanks

Sheri and Bill Eppright
Mar 11
2 min read

Do you know what you’re worth? What would you pay for your talents and services? Ideally, your mate has your value figured out. When you ask them, the correct answer is, of course, “Priceless.” Love may be blind, but it’s refreshingly confident. Still, romance aside, there’s that small blank on the check that wants an actual number.

There are a few opinions floating around about your worth. There’s your self-worth, which tends to fluctuate with sleep, coffee, and your mantra of the month. There are family and friends, who always think you’re amazing (right?) And then there’s the job market, which rises and falls with the price of eggs, gasoline, and soup of the day. Some days all three agree. Many days, not so much.

But here’s the thing: the check is blank for a reason. You’re both the payer and the payee. The investor and the investment. So instead of obsessing over the number, try asking yourself: Are things better because of you?

Are you a good investment? Do you show up reasonably on time, try your best most days, and learn as you go? Do you recharge when needed? Do you say good things about those around you?

Sheri: Worth isn’t just about dollars. If you’ve ever helped someone smile, solve a problem, or feel less alone - congratulations, you’re already paid in full.

Bill: Some days the return is impressive. Other days you find it’s more “learning opportunity” than profit. Still counts. Long-term investments always do.

Worth flexes with experience, kindness, effort, and the occasional well-earned day off. You may not be priceless on paper, but you’re making better decisions than you think. And that’s a solid return going forward.

So, go ahead and fill in the blanks. Make it out to yourself and endorse it. Then live in a way that honors it.

Positive Reflections...

“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” Henry David Thoreau

“It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a lot of it.” Seneca

Music Corner....

Music gives voice to what we often sense but don’t say aloud. When it comes to worth - knowing it, owning it, investing in it - certain songs seem to echo that inner conversation. These tracks remind us to recognize our value, and celebrate the small wins along the way

“I’m Every Woman” – Chaka Khan (1978) … Confidence, self-recognition, owning your value

“Man in the Mirror” – Michael Jackson (1988) … Self-investment, accountability, change starts with you.

“This Is Me” – Keala Set / The Greatest Showman (2017) … Modern anthem for self-acceptance and owning one’s value.

Sheri & Bill, Storytellers in Word Image and Song

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