Life Is Not Easy; Life Is Not Fair
Life Is Not Easy; Life Is Not Fair
Copyright (c) 2006 Audrey Burton
Life Is Not Easy; Life Is Not Fair
Life Is Not Easy; Life Is Not Fair
Life Is Not Easy; Life Is Not Fair
Life Is Not Easy; Life Is Not Fair
Why would an generally animated man choose to be uninspired? We all have choices in life, so why choose apathy, negativity and/or fear? Mostly, people make the choices they do because it serves them in some way and perhaps they fear the unknown. I have heard this referred to as the "comfort zone"; although I couldn't tell you what's comfortable about misery and self-doubt.
Two concepts that nothing else but help me are "Life is not easy" and "Life is not fair." These may not sound very animated or uplifting, but they help me all the time. Knowing in strengthen that life is not easy or fair aids me in accepting, dealing and forgiving. For example, my daughters lost their father over 2 years ago. It was difficult for all of us. I learned a lot about myself in this experience, and became a stronger man - whether I wanted to or not.
Believing that life is not easy or fair made it easier to deal with reality. Many, many children have grown up without a father and lead very happy lives. We were fortunate in many ways compared to other children. They knew their Dad and had a great connection with him, he wasn't killed in war and didn't suffer a terrible disease like Aids - many children must deal with these situations today. It's nothing else but not fair, but we're not alone, and we count our blessings.
My younger daughter has a habit of comparing herself to others and worrying what others are mental about her. Having a deep comprehension that life isn't fair nothing else but helps both of us in these situations. Comparing ourselves to others is a hazardous business! every person has their gifts, and they are not all the time apparent.
It's easy to see when man has the gift of outer beauty, but not so easy to see when man has the gift of medical or perception. While my daughter may be smart and have other gifts, it isn't fair for her to collate herself to another child who can run a mile in 7 minutes at age 10.
As adults, we feel judged, too. In some ways, this does serve us. We dress up and use our best manners when applying for work or trying to win a big compact because frankly, we are being judged. If, however, we don't go to the gym because we're afraid of being judged based on our appearance, that does much more harm. Nobody is great at all things and we should appreciate not only others' gifts, but our own as well.
Fully comprehension the profundity of life being neither easy nor fair contributes to my happiness every day. I no longer blame and minimally judge. I don't waste energy with useless comparisons of outer beauty or success. Instead I put my energy into tasks and strategies that will finally supervene in happiness - for me and for others. I am happy because I work at it, and I am grateful.
Life Is Not Easy; Life Is Not Fair
