I Wish

[wlotus]

I wish I wouldn't so often look at who other people are, what other people do, and what other people have and wish my life looked like theirs. I would like to consistently be happy with who I am, what I do, and what I have. I'm not talking about understandably wanting to improve aspects of my life as my needs and desires change; I am talking about comparing myself to others and always finding myself wanting, no matter how much I evolve.

Then again, that may be a normal, life-long struggle, not just for me, but for a lot of people. It may not be realistic to expect myself to never feel that way. It may be more realistic to understand those feelings will come up, yet still strive to appreciate my unique self rather than comparing myself to others.

Comments

[lilrongal.livejournal.com]

I think it's normal. I know I feel it often. I try to focus on the good I do have, though, and that helps. It's a challenge, and I think it's a universal one.

[shutterbug.livejournal.com]

I feel it too. *hug*

[greenminions.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I think it's normal. I wonder if there was ever a time when humans were so consumed on a day to day basis with mere survival that they didn't feel like this.

[acoustics1220.livejournal.com]

*hugs* So insightful.

[lapetitediva.livejournal.com]

I would like to consistently be happy with who I am, what I do, and what I have...

Same here, but with my personality, I don't think it's possible. It's a waste of my life to constantly compare myself to people who I perceive as doing or being "better" than me, but knowing that doesn't stop me from playing the "comparison/always coming up short" game. **sigh**