Do you ever
find yourself jealous of certain people and want their life? Maybe it’s
your neighbors down the street Bob or Deb. They have high-paying jobs,
wonderful children or maybe grandchildren and plenty of friends. To you: the
perfect life.
Maybe it’s a
popular actor or actress, sports star or world-famous executive. You reason,
“If I had that notoriety my life would be great.”
It’s a
slippery slope wanting someone else’s life. I know because I’ve been there and
occasionally return to that place.
Being born
with a physical disability, I have yearned for the so called good health of
another person. Plus, I have struggled with wanting other’s business success
when my career goals fall flat.
We may
perceive other’s perfect lives, but in reality it’s strictly a perception.
Nobody has the perfect life and everyone struggles with something.
Last year, I
heard a pastor on the radio say “Love the life God has given you.” A couple
weeks later: the same message. I couldn’t remove it from my thinking.
We all have
a life given to us whether we believe in a creator or not. The journey is our
own and unique. In times of success and particularly failure, let’s remember
our life is a gift and embrace our uniqueness.
Do you struggle with
wanting someone else’s life? What steps can you take to greater appreciate your
own life?
