We don’t have to admit it out loud, but we all sometimes entertain the thought that we want to be someone really great. Like the next Einstein or Rembrandt. Or the next speaker who pulls in $20,000 in three-quarters of an hour. Honestly, don’t we all wonder how we’ll leave our mark?

The Jewish women in the biblical era were blessed with a unique talent. They knew how to spin wool into yarn before the wool was even sheared off the sheep’s back.

The women could have branded themselves, or created a designer label for their product. They chose to do something else instead.

They decided to use their unique skill to spin spectacular wool for the curtains that covered the Mishkan, G‑d’s home in this world.

They did leave their mark. But it wasn’t about their name; it was about G‑d’s name. They recognized the eternal truth, that when G‑d grants a person an ability or talent, it is not intended only for personal development. It is intended to be utilized primarily in the service of G‑d, adding holiness to this world.

Thoughtstream: Today, I will utilize my talents to serve G‑d.

(Adapted from Likkutei Sichot, vol. 26, Parshat Vayakhel.)