why are we constantly comparing ourselves. we look at her and think "she has great hair, why not me" or "their spouse is so this or that, why not mine". or "all of their kids are so clean all of the damn time. how?" "their new house is frickin huge..." you see where this is going. we all have hours logged on facebook, watching cable, flipping through glossy, touched up magazines, and even just giving glances at this store and that. for what? i mean really, for what? i have no idea the answer, as i am just as guilty as the next.
but, i feel fortunate to constantly have been blessed with the subconscious to keep my comparisons in check. no, i can't squeeze into that cute top, but she does not have this perfect little girl hiding under her shirt. i can't cook a meal to save my life, but i can manage to whip up two lunches that make us very happy in under two minutes. my house is literally the size of her bathroom, but i always know where everyone is and what is happening. i do not go to work everyday to find a cure for cancer, but i do go in and help children become smarter, happier and more successful every single day.
its a balance. its about finding your own gifts, talents, and blessings. its about setting your own rules and deciding what works best for you. its about remembering that everyone has more going on than meets the eye. its about remembering god has a plan for you and only you. its about being grateful you will never be handed more than you can handle. its about living in your own life. and above all else, its about always remembering that in comparison...i wouldn't want to change a thing.
