Best Day of our Lives

Best Day of our Lives

Thursday, May 29, 2014

{Just Get Over It}

Jealousy. Greed. Envy. We all go through it. There are always going to be things that other people have that we want, whether it be material belongings, a certain look, their lifestyle, or their relationship with somebody.

Most of the reasons that I feel that people dislike someone is because of jealousy. They want what the other person has, can't get or achieve it, so hence, they hate that person for it. That shouldn't be the way that the world revolves. Instead, we should be happy for the things others have. 

Women especially have this problem, and make it into an even bigger problem. A woman will see another woman that is skinnier, "prettier", richer, or that just seems happier, and automatically hate that woman over jealousy. Women want what other women have. It's as simple as that. You could be a woman that grew up just getting everything you ever wanted because your parents had money and still have hard feelings towards another woman who wasn't given as much, but just looks happier. And that same woman that looks super happy could be jealous of the woman who was just given everything in her life. It's a vicious cycle, ladies. 

I am definitely not innocent in all of this though. No woman is. Being women, we love competition and we seem to make everything a competition, whether it be how white your teeth are, how your kids behave, how nicely your house is decorated, or how cute your pictures are. 

We all just need to give up. Just give up already! Face the facts. You'll never be as skinny as that girl at the gym. Your kids will never behave as well as that mom's at the grocery store. But guess what, they have insecurities too and probably think that they will never have your cute, unique fashion sense. 

We need to stop wanting what other women have and doing whatever it takes to achieve it. Don't want it just because someone else has it. Want it because it would improve YOUR life in a positive way and is the best thing for you. 

Let me tell you a few of the positive things that I am proud of in my life. I met the love of my life at 18 years old and married him one month shy of 20. I bought my own car at 19. My husband and I live in an adorable 3 bed/2 bath house. I love my job. I have amazing friends that I still get together with here and there. Michael and I have happy, supportive families. And I could go on and on about the good things in my life. Or I could be the person that chooses to complain that we have to move out of the house we're renting in 2 months and pay the same price for a one bedroom apartment (crazy, I know). I could complain about how the heater and gas gauge don't work in my truck and I have to push super hard on the door to get it open. I could also complain about how my teeth will never be white enough, my hair never thick enough, and how I don't have the body that I desire, but why would I? Those comments put myself down and make it awkward for everyone else around me when I complain. I'm trying to look at the positive things in my life and be happy for what I have and who I am. 

So lastly ladies, love yourselves. Love each other. Be nice. Stop with the drama. Stop being selfish. Stop making things a competition. Look for things that you can do for others instead of looking for what others can do for you. If you ask someone for a favor, return that favor. It would be greatly appreciated. Show others that you care. Make things about others, instead of yourself. I can promise you, your life will suddenly be much better and you will be so much happier.

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