One glass of water doesn’t equal another. One may just appease the thirst, the other you may enjoy thoroughly.
(Jim Sander)
No two things that look exactly alike, will give the same level of satisfaction for two different people. It depends on what each is meant for.
Similarly, no two person is the same in terms of how we respond to life, even if both are given similar opportunities. The choice is up to us. We can go through life just merely surviving every encounter, yet never satisfied, or we can relish every challenge and face each with courage and determination, as we look for learning opportunities.
So don’t compare yourself with others. Don’t make assumptions about people or outcomes. Everyone makes their own choices based on their own expectations.
My mum used to tell me that in life, you must stand by whatever choices you make. But if a particular choice becomes too burdensome to the point that if you persist, it is going to cause you your life, then give up. Your life is more precious. Nothing is worth trading your life for it. In such a case, don’t be afraid to let go.
Your life is more valuable than your wealth, your work or even your reputation. They are all only valuable if you’re alive. However, these things can be recovered, but not your life. Once you lose your life or health, you lose everything. Don’t take your life too lightly.
If you’re in an abusive or exploitative relationship, take courage and seek help. You deserve better. Get away from such people. Don’t keep making excuses for them.
On the other hand, if you are the culprit in an abusive relationship and you keep manipulating others for your self-interest, whilst excusing your own behavior, stop right now!
You’re short-changing yourself because you have not allowed yourself to enjoy genuine and wholesome relationships that are based on truth. You may be surrounding yourself with people who are fair-weather friends, that is, they are around only because you serve a purpose for them. When that perceived reason no longer exists, the motivation to be around you will also be lost.
You are a better person than you think you are. Treat yourself better, be an authentic friend. Invest in relationships and not material things.
At the end of the day, most people at their death-bed, share that they regret not spending enough time with their loved ones. Have compassion on others and treasure your loved ones before it is too late.
Artist: Jackie S. Text: Anna G.
It Was Spring But It Was Summer...
It was spring but it was summer I wanted; the warm days and the great outdoors. It was summer but it was autumn I wanted; the colourful leaves and the cool dry air. It was autumn but it was winter I wanted; the beautiful snow and the joy of the holiday season. It was winter but it was spring I wanted; the freedom and the respect.
I was twenty but it was thirty I wanted; to be mature and sophisticated. I was middle-aged but it was twenty I wanted; the youth and the free spirit. I was retired but it was middle-age that I wanted; the presence of mind without limitations.
My life was over but I Never got what I wanted.
