What we should compare is not ourselves against others. We should compare who we are today against who we were yesterday, who we are today against who we will be tomorrow. While this may seem simple and obvious, true happiness is found in a life of constant advancement. And the same worries that could have made us miserable can actually be a source of growth when we approach them with courage and wisdom.
There may be times when others seem enviable. But others are others and you are you. Rather than comparing your joys and sorrows to those of others, you should aim to surpass your limits in the situation you are in right now. Those who can do this are the true victors in life.
There is too much of "you" that can be enhanced, groomed, grow and learn for you to make comparisons of others. Remember, your comparison is based on what you're allowed to see - so why do it?
Well said!!
ReplyDeleteI would also offer there are those who profess to teach and guide that need to take a long hard look at self and use as a segue to the gifts they have in impacting change.