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You know, the grass isn't always greener on the other side...and if it is, it might just be turf.
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Often, we find ourselves in the midst of jealousy. We see what others have and wonder why we don't have it...why do they deserve it? But, have you ever wondered how many people look at you and envy your life?
Why envy when you can be happy? You should not only be content, but also thankful that you live the life that you live. You don't have the money for something you want at the moment? Okay, well there are people living under the Brooklyn bridge praying to God that they'll survive another night. You're not as skinny as that girl in your Physics class? Well, she secretly suffers bulimia along with several thousand women in the US. You didn't test as well as that guy in your English class? Well at least you have the opportunity to attend a school unlike several millions of people throughout the world.
Why envy when you can be happy? You should not only be content, but also thankful that you live the life that you live. You don't have the money for something you want at the moment? Okay, well there are people living under the Brooklyn bridge praying to God that they'll survive another night. You're not as skinny as that girl in your Physics class? Well, she secretly suffers bulimia along with several thousand women in the US. You didn't test as well as that guy in your English class? Well at least you have the opportunity to attend a school unlike several millions of people throughout the world.
The world outside of your window might seem glorious, but it may not be as great as you think. Use what you have and flourish with it. Envy of another's life doesn't hurt them, it only burdens your heart with jealousy and sets you back from earning what they have earned or even better.
The delusion that your life is in need of anything other than God (or whatever you believe in), family, and REAL friends is what's setting you back from the happiness that could enhance your life to a whole new level. Sit back and think of all you have. What "minute" belongings you have now may be gone within a blink of an eye, so cherish it. Love it. Love your life and be happy that you're no one else other than yourself.
No one lives a perfect life, no matter how much you may envy them. And shoot, if you can't beat them, then join them! But you can't join through sitting on your butt complaining and envying what other's have...you join through working hard to get what you want.
Work...earn...indulge. Create your own beautiful life to live rather than sitting on the other side of the fence envying the delusion of your neighbor's perfect life,
Tiana
Tiana
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