What good you have done

That good thing that you do, or did one time,

whether it be great and spectacular,

or tiny and subtle,

whether it benefit thousands and millions,

or just one simple poor child,

whether it cost you much and left you exhausted,

or it was effortless and natural,

this thing that you did,

offer it to God your King.

Offer it freely, completely detached

   from any expectation of reward, recognition, praise or recompense.

Detachment protects you from pain.

It is difficult, and sometimes even painful when we are attached,

   when no one notices what we have accomplished,

   or no one even cares,

   when the attention is given to another in our place,

   when no one understands how much we really gave,

but these pains are as nothing,

in light of the glory of the Giver of all good things.

Unite your offering to Him,

to Him Who has offered so much,

and pray for detachment.

For in detachment there is freedom,

freedom from ego, freedom from pride, freedom from mixed motives.

That freedom is so precious in a world where everyone clings to a brief moment of fame.

Why take credit? What you were given was given to you,

So let it return to the Source,

while you meanwhile remain at peace and rest in the joy of what you have done,

that has brought a loving smile to the King.

Then step back, breathe deeply,

and remain within his court,

for He has wanted you to be there

for all time.