So, here's something else that bothers me.
When people refuse to acknowledge that they have a gift.
We all have our own individual gifts and talents. So why can't people realize that? There is a reason why we are not like each other. It doesn't matter if you think you 'suck' at something. You can be good at anything- it's just a matter of finding in what way you're good at that thing. And why do you have to be the best at it? No one is ever the best. There's always a way to improve, or someone finds another angle to approach something.
These are the three excuses I hear from people the most:
1: It's not me, it's God.
2: I'm not that good.
3: You're better.
Okay, here's what I think:
1: Yes, we are instruments for God, but at the same time we have free will so we decide what we do. We have gifts from God, but He doesn't make us do anything, thus, free will.
2: Yes, you are that good. Stop humbling your talent! If people constantly compliment you on something you do, quit being humble and acknowledge your talent. It is something to be proud of, and you should be like, 'Yeah, I am pretty darn good at this!' But do not forget that you are not better than anyone else.
3: NO! I am NOT better, nor am I lesser than you.
Stop comparing yourself to others. Why does it matter if something has something you don't? You will never be that person, so stop trying to be them and just learn to be comfortable with being yourself.
Life is not a competition. I'm sick of people trying to beat each other in things that can never be 'won'. Such as, who has it worse? Everyone goes through different problems, some big and some small. But that doesn't make any problem less important. If something is bothering you, then it's important. It doesn't matter how 'small' it is. If you're unhappy, that's a problem and people should help you work through it rather than making you feel guilty for being human and having the emotion of sadness. You deserve to feel sad or upset if something is bothering you.
Stop competing.
