It's the stories that when we share with each other, that oddly enough, seem to trigger peoples competitive nature. Where the next person cant wait to tell theirs in comparison and express how much worse one's experience is over the other. Not something I ever choose to compete over especially considering that we all have them and these are our life stories that effect us personally and profoundly ... comparing them to others seems a waste, and belittling.
As I grow on, I am learning that, its not our sob stories that's as important as they way we relate to them... our interpretations and perceptions of them. Do we let them break us down, or build us up? Life seems to me to be about living in the moment; but understanding that our past and often times our sob stories provide a foundation of who we are. Can we learn and grow from our experience... gaining wisdom, learning lessons building strength and moving on into the positive. Or do we instead linger and wallow in our own misery, using the experiences as proof of our un-worthiness, our inability and the futility of it all?
Personally I prefer the former... if my sob stories are going to have an influence on the man I am today, on the life I lead; I choose for the positive! I see the many trials I've been through and recognize my own strength; that I made it through. I recognize how capable I really am and how I've withstood so much. I recognize the lessons I've learned and make them a part of my growth, to be better. So when I hit tough times, in the here and now... Like difficulties finding new gigs, or dealing with the rejection of the business, money woes, etc... I don't feel helpless, or useless, unworthy or incapable. I know it is not futile, and that I have all the tools skill and experience necessary to withstand the storm. I remember who I am and I know. So to all going through hard times... I say to you... remember your sob stories as a source a strength! Remember what you've come through already; what you're capable of, remember your strength, and go forward with courage confidence and faith in yourself, today ... and hope for tomorrow!
Personally I prefer the former... if my sob stories are going to have an influence on the man I am today, on the life I lead; I choose for the positive! I see the many trials I've been through and recognize my own strength; that I made it through. I recognize how capable I really am and how I've withstood so much. I recognize the lessons I've learned and make them a part of my growth, to be better. So when I hit tough times, in the here and now... Like difficulties finding new gigs, or dealing with the rejection of the business, money woes, etc... I don't feel helpless, or useless, unworthy or incapable. I know it is not futile, and that I have all the tools skill and experience necessary to withstand the storm. I remember who I am and I know. So to all going through hard times... I say to you... remember your sob stories as a source a strength! Remember what you've come through already; what you're capable of, remember your strength, and go forward with courage confidence and faith in yourself, today ... and hope for tomorrow!
