Yesterday at church, we talked about comparing. How many of you compare yourself or you children or your spouse against the rest of the world? How many times do you think, "Oh, I am so great! I have done all of these tasks today. I am great!", or maybe, "I am a failure. Why can't I have the skills that my coworker has?". I believe exalting ourselves or diminishing ourselves is not the best way to live this life. It won't make you happy or a better person. Those thoughts will only fill you with greed, disappointment, and jealousy.
It is better to live life by simply living in the moment like children do: simple. When we go though life giving our 100% to everything we do, and loving ourselves for who we are at the moment, life becomes more fulfilling. Of course, we can't escape society and its constant drive to promote yourself and compare yourself for jobs and such. BUT, we can not let it get over our heads. Strive to be different. Strive to make the world see you for your small, kind actions. Strive to understand that true love is what really matters.
When I think that my work, my actions or my talents are a gift that I was given to be used in this world, I become less self-centered. By becoming less self-centered I am able to perform better, because I feel like I am working for something greater than myself. Has anyone ever felt like that? My point is: I strive to show God that I am good, and I am happy being who I am at the moment.
I believe I have babble enough about this topic :) There are many things to say. So, I will leave you with a track of songs that I love, and that express what I am trying to say: Jason Mraz's "Love is a Four Letter Word" album. I love it! The songs are great! I hope you enjoy :)
Be strong, be unique, and step out of your comfort zone!