There are times that the puzzling thought of the thousand things you do not have comes to mind... Usually ranging from money, and other material possessions to... Other life qualities like a simple peace of mind, a perfect love life, friendship or even thoughts as to, "will the problems ever end." or "why always me?"... Trust me I have been there.
Moreover it is no secret that these thoughts usually come with a strong tempestuous wave of depression and in worse case scenarios- suicide. But with all these strange happenings in our lives, especially those triggered by sad events or even a bad break-up the obvious result is sadness and a maybe absurd but necessary question is why?...
Well the answer is quite obvious, sadness becomes a lingering companion because we are concentrating on the things we do not have and ignoring that which we actually do have... It isn't fair that you would desire to end your life over a girl/guy that doesn't love you... When you have a family that cannot imagine a world without you in it... Well it might not be the love or attention you hunger for, but it is something really precious and something some others do not have. It isn't also fair that you are depressed because of the material possessions that you do not have when at least you have a place to lay your head... A Warm meal plus If you are reading this it means you are also educated...
Well... It is true that sometimes the thought of our lack helps us challenge ourselves to want to do better... Or to fight for that big break that changes our lives for the better. But while it had worked to the advantage of some... Well not so much for others as the thought of their lack challenged them towards the line of desperation and they ended up being worse off than before or even dead.
Which brings us to the next point... Well... You think your situation sucks and the world will come to a standstill after hearing your story, but guess what! Some people are worse off. Their suffering will get pity and consolation from your own suffering. So yea, basically it is touching to hear a person say that they wear shoes with tattered soles... But then again what about the person whose own tattered sole is the sole of his feet because he has no shoes and he can't even boast of being in the worse situation... I mean... What about those who have no legs and are not fortunate enough to be given even a little comfort.
It is good most times to think of the suffering that you want to end, so as to trigger you to follow and achieve those dreams that are high up... But a major key to success is being grateful for the little you have and that would only mean that you can handle the bigger things to come.
Never give up, keep following your dreams... Of course don't settle for less. But be grateful that you can sleep in the warmth while it rains...
If you like this... Come back for more next Friday...
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