Comparison can be defined as the "estimate of the similarities or dissimilarities between two things or people". Theodore Roosevelt defines it as "The thief of joy", this phrase has been shared regularly within our society and is usually the go to quote when we share our opinions on comparison. However, comparison to me is defined as a dreadful tiny little guy who sits on my shoulders, constantly nagging and pointing out things that I could do better, based on the standards of others. Dragging me into a constant battle with my mind and throwing doubts in to my heart about my own dreams and visions or my personal ability to do something.
At times we find this little guy comparison, creeping in when we may aspire to be like others perhaps as harmless motivation, however, this can be easily turned into us comparing what we are doing with the person next to us, where we may almost morph into this new person losing touch of our own unique individuality in the strive to become so much like someone else. Sometimes we lose focus on whats unique to us; your gifts and talents are specifically designed for YOU and are completely unique to your purpose in this life and this cannot be properly compared with anyone.
Comparison shifts your energy in the wrong place, focusing on the wrong person when ideally the only life you have 100% control over is yours. When we focus on other people we have less energy to place in our own lives instead it deprives us from joy, it deprives us from our true self. It adds to value but only creates discontentment and becomes a mere distraction.
Previously I have found myself comparing various parts of myself to others. Finding myself disappointed that I was not at a similar stage or had not excelled as fast in comparison with my peers. So whatever angle your comparison may have come from, remember that we all lead different lives and God has blessed us with our own unique capacity that has been given to us in line with our ability and what is ultimately best for us, which is completely different and special to you.
The subject of comparison has been pounding on my mind for the past few days now and I wanted to shed some light in this area so that we can be better equipped when the dark gloomy cloud of comparison attempts to steal our joy or attempts to alter our character. Galatians 6:4-5 Teaches us to Examine our hearts and our actions and in doing so you can be proud of your own accomplishments embracing how far you have come and practising to have an attitude of gratitude
Allow yourself to be inspired without dimming your own light silencing the voice of comparison. Love your life and perfect your life.
Lots of love,
Kuro x
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