The Grass Isn't Always Greener on the Other Side

Have you always wondered what it would be like to be in somebody else's life? To be as successful as them? To be as popular as them? To be as smart as them? Of course you have because we all think that way at some point in our lives. Its part of building our identity among the rest of the 6 billion people living on this planet. But one thing which you need to take into consideration is this: those people in which we envy...their life isn't perfect either. They go through their struggles, their hardships, their punishments, their consequences. However, what you may notice is something which most people don't know how to do, which is making the best of what you have.

The people who always seem to have a smile on their face are completely content with what they have no matter what. They understand that they may not have all the talent, all the smarts, all the athletic ability. But they understand that what they have is who they are and they are content with themselves. All of us are blessed with certain qualities that differentiate us from everybody else. Either we're artists, musicians, laborers, writers, readers, skateboarders, basketball players, or what ever. Each and every one of us is good at some thing. But the challenge is knowing what exactly you're good at, and honing in on that.

I for example have been going through a struggle of trying to find what I'm good at because I felt as if I were talent-less.  I looked at other people who I thought were perfect because they were so good at everything that they did no matter what it was. So I was doing a lot of searching around and experimenting to try and discover what I was good at which would astound everybody! But sadly, no results revealed themselves to me. However, I realized something very important. The discovery I made was this: Who cares? These words were what changed my life around. Why? Because what I found out is this...no matter who you are or what skill you have, its for you and you alone to enjoy. Having other people impressed is just a side effect of you enjoying what you are naturally good at.

So I started looking at those people differently. I started to make a list of what I was good at, went through the list comparing me to them on that particular skill. I found out that I was better than them at most of the things on the list. I'm not trying to sound arrogant or anything. However, understanding what I do best is understanding that what was given to me as a gift is for me to enjoy. That realization is what got me to actually start writing my blog. I've always had a gift for writing and I love every post that I write or essay that I write because I feel a deep sense of accomplishment.

So what should you do to get over that feeling of envy for other people? Make a list. Make a deep list of all the things that you know for a fact that you're good at, like doing, and focus on those things ONLY! No more worrying about finding what you're good at because you may never find it unless you look into YOURSELF! You are the key to making it to the other side of the fence. The fence which you have to cross is doubt. Hop over that fence and you will find the greenest grass imaginable!