Question: How hard is it to be happy for others? How many times have you caught yourself feeling envious to someone else’s achievement? Have you genuinely told someone you’re happy for them or were you just saying it for the sake of saying it?
There are times wherein I catch myself wishing that I too, would be able to do what this person achieved. Then I would compare myself to that person—wishing to have what she have. And instead of being happy, I will find fault in her. But then, almost instantly—as if being soaked in a bucket full of ice-cold water, I will change my thoughts to “Oh, good for that person. They probably worked hard for that.” This is the reason why I question myself if I am a good person LOL But hey, it’s never too late to change this way of thinking. As usual, it’s a process and it’s up to you if you are willing to go that extra mile.
Reading the first part of this entry seems like I don’t feel happy for others. I honestly do. I’m just saying that there are times when I feel that way and I believe this is normal. As long as you won’t let it affect you or the way you treat others. Ya feel me? I feel like if you let that feeling—envy/jealousy—overwhelm you, you’d lose your way. All you’d think about is how to either surpass that achievement or how to attain it, while overlooking what you already have and had accomplished. It won’t be enough for you when in fact, it’s already a big achievement. As what the saying goes:
The only time you look in your neighbours bowl is to make sure that they have enough. You don’t look in your neighbour’s bowl to see if you have as much as them.
Louis, C.K
Was the quote relevant to the post? LOL Anyway, that’s what I wanted to convey on this post. Never compare your achievement to others. Especially nowadays—what you see in social media might be different to what’s happening behind. Set your own goals. Make them your inspiration but don’t lose focus. Okay? Okay.
Talk to you later! Stay safe!
Ciao! 💋
