Opportunity v/s Honor

There is a profound wisdom in how and where we use words and what meaning we derive from them! There is a paradigm shift in emotions by using right vocabulary.

Today, while I was deep in my thoughts, I was feeling gratitude for a friend who involved me in a ceremonial function that was infinitesimally important for hers. I felt it was a great opportunity......but my better sense prevailed and woke me from the incorrect line of thought.

I was corrected by my inner-little-voice, that she had not given me an opportunity, rather had honored me to be part of an important chapter of her life. Its different that led to a lot of appreciation and love for me as well.

Opportunities are "USED", but I had put myself and my skills to use, that too with all my love and efforts. It was a service from the heart, and not for any gains.

We USE things for our gains, but become USEFUL when we offer help.

So many times in our lives, we eagerly use things or people and feel privileged, whereas when we put our-self to use, we are elated and overwhelmed. 

This feeling can also fall into the category of ecstasy.