You know how Oprah has a list of things she knows "for sure"?
I really like to read them. I think they're really incisive and her opinion has really helped me have - what I believe - is a better, happier life.
But I don't know if I 'know' all the things that she 'knows'.
You know what I mean?
But over the years I have had some rough spots. And I'm enormously grateful for them because they have provided me the learning opportunities and moved me forward to a better place.
And from my failures and struggles I have come up with one thing that I know for sure - and here it is in all it's profound glory -
You will never find happiness comparing yourself to other people.
Somebody's always going to be thinner, be prettier, have a more fabulous looking life.
And if you are competing with them - especially in your own head - where, let's face it, you can't win anyway - you are going to be miserable.
Focus on yourself. What you want. Own the decisions that you make. And move on with yourself.
That's just all there is.
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The sermon on Sunday was on this very thing. It was really good! He said that we are comparing our insides to everyone else's outsides and that is not a fair comparison.
ReplyDeleteAmen!!! If you ever want to feel really horrible about yourself, just pick a friend who looks 'successful' on the outside and start comparing yourself. You'll be suicidal within minutes!!
ReplyDeleteWhen people say to me that money is the root of all evil - i say no - it isn't - comparisons are. Truly, that is what I've said for a long time! Amen to your sentiment.
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