️The girl who used to play with you in the neighborhood has become a famous TV model.
️The person who used to travel with you on public transport has bought a luxurious car.
️The student who used to get the same marks as you is now working at an IT company in the USA.
️There’s a sale on footwear that matches the outfit you wore to your cousin’s wedding.
Such close comparisons can capture our attention, but they’re mostly just distractions.
️We are easily triggered by things that feel close, but if you pause and think about it, they might not even be relevant.
️Did you want to become a model or an IT professional? Was buying a luxury car your goal? Do you really need those shoes now? So, what exactly are we regretting?
We have a habit of comparing our lives to what we see around us, but we often fail to understand that what seems close isn’t necessarily relevant.
Everyone has different dreams, abilities, and resources, so their journeys are unique as well.
One person may be happy as a model, just as another is happy as a school teacher in her village.
Some are struggling to achieve work-life balance, while others are focused on emotional wellness.
When we focus on what is truly relevant, we realize that we are all navigating the same river but in different boats. We should cultivate a mindset that looks beyond superficial comparisons and finds peace within ourselves.
