Here is a quote that illustrates her view;
So, is there a simple solution? Here's one that's a mix of answers that I've heard from over the years.
It is in looking for the positive things that have happened, whether it is in our situation or in another's situation. To rejoice with others when things go well for them. To see the beauty in every situation and to give thanks for it all regardless of how it has affected us emotionally.
Sounds good right? Cool... let's go... umm...
Well, I have trouble with the latter (part of the last statement). I find that emotion often clouds my judgement and my first instinct is usually the sort that has me cringing when I think about it in hindsight years later (oh the shame!!) and hoping no one caught it on video.
I mean, how to give thanks and not be jealous or upset when you find out that YOUR job was given to that OTHER girl (who types at like 5 wpm like hello?!?) or that your latest crush is besotted (once again!) with your gorgeous bestie who always has that endless string of admirers.
Poor me. Poor me. You are invited to my pity partay..... (only if you sympathise though....)
And missing out on all the blessings that are already there. Okay okay.
Well, it's an ongoing challenge, a daily battle but one that promises to be well worth it and enriching to one's life.
So who's in?
"Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.I think that too often, we are overwhelmed by our feelings and start to navel gaze and have pity parties. I'm not saying that this is wrong to feel it (oh trust me, I've been there and done that WAY TOO MANY times) but to dwell on it and continue to sink deeper into it generally produces a negative effect/mindset that can be very hard to get out of.
Life is beauty, admire it.
Life is a dream, realize it.
Life is a challenge, meet it.
Life is a duty, complete it.
Life is a game, play it.
Life is a promise, fulfill it.
Life is sorrow, overcome it.
Life is a song, sing it.
Life is a struggle, accept it.
Life is a tragedy, confront it.
Life is an adventure, dare it.
Life is luck, make it.
Life is too precious, do not destroy it.
Life is life, fight for it."
— Mother Teresa
So, is there a simple solution? Here's one that's a mix of answers that I've heard from over the years.
It is in looking for the positive things that have happened, whether it is in our situation or in another's situation. To rejoice with others when things go well for them. To see the beauty in every situation and to give thanks for it all regardless of how it has affected us emotionally.
Sounds good right? Cool... let's go... umm...
Well, I have trouble with the latter (part of the last statement). I find that emotion often clouds my judgement and my first instinct is usually the sort that has me cringing when I think about it in hindsight years later (oh the shame!!) and hoping no one caught it on video.
I mean, how to give thanks and not be jealous or upset when you find out that YOUR job was given to that OTHER girl (who types at like 5 wpm like hello?!?) or that your latest crush is besotted (once again!) with your gorgeous bestie who always has that endless string of admirers.
Always the bridesmaid, never the bride. (thanks Robyn!)I know that often I feel like I'm the last to know. The last to be picked when being sorted into teams. Just watching, waiting, wishing that things could be better.
Poor me. Poor me. You are invited to my pity partay..... (only if you sympathise though....)
And missing out on all the blessings that are already there. Okay okay.
Well, it's an ongoing challenge, a daily battle but one that promises to be well worth it and enriching to one's life.
So who's in?
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