mini epiphanies
Ever think you want something and then realize you didnt really want it. Or you had talked yourself out of it after rejection or fear of failure?
Ever think you really got something or something really awesome is going to happen? It’s kinda like that tingly feeling right before they call your name for a raffle drawing or beating everyone in a contest?
Don’t either of these feelings beat out boredom or not having anything to strive for? Imagine if you couldnt even dream or be able to struggle for something better. You’ve already given up and just go through life with no passion.
What’s sad is seeing or hearing about people who have dreams but never took that first primary step in that direction. They’re all talk or worse, no talk at all and keep it hidden deep within hoping for some chance encounter.
Those chance encounters happen to people that at least look the part. I mean these are people ready for the good things to happen.
Ever notice those folks that just seem to have a higher than normal ratio of bad luck or bad news pouring out of their mouths? It isn’t just bad luck, these folks somehow cause these things to happen. It could be simply words that come out of their mouths which sets off a chain reaction of events and a never ending cycle of bad news.
Then there are those people that appear to have been born under a lucky star. Nothing bad seems to happen to them. I’m also including supermommies who look like they never had a baby, size 0 figures, big ass SUV, mega mansion homes and always look together. Also, those people that always seem to have something good happen to them.
Now we know that can’t be true. They may have cellulite. They may have absentee husbands more obssessed with work, or have rotten kids. Who knows? The other “lucky” people may just be in denial, too prideful to let you know the REAL TRUTH or just have a positive twist to everything.
My point is, we can’t compare our lives with others. It’s so easy to do that but we have to realize that there will be those who suffer less or more than us, but there will still be suffering in some manner. Whether it’s hunger, pain, abuse, rejection, low self esteem.
I realize looking around that there are friends who seem to have it all but want that one thing. It could be that child, that big house, that killer job/career, fame and fortune.
I realize as I get older how unimportant the material things are in life. They all fade, wear out, go out of style eventually, can’t take it with you when you die. The only thing it does add is more stress. Who’s going to get all this stuff? Who gets jealous when I have this?
And jealousy from others is not only annoying but another burden. I just dont understand it. I wouldnt want to be in anyone else’s shoes for any reason. Even if they are Manolos!