Being you means not being inferior or superior to any one
I’ve learned recently that being you is about doing what
makes you feel good and is morally right. When you turn on the television, you
may find many people who are flaunting their bodies, money and fame. The
reasons for doing this may be many, but one of the reoccurring themes I find
with people like this is that they have either an inferiority complex or a
superiority complex. Either complex is not good for the soul. I think in the
age of having Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites, some people may
get caught in others’ perceived lavished lifetime. It is definitely
understandable, but I think there are several things we can do to make sure we
don’t fall in to envy, hatred or doubt because of what some one else has: knowing
your worth and not looking down on others because of their current situation. Don’t
put yourself below anyone to make someone feel good about himself or herself
while not doing the opposite either. You may become complacent. I think there
is a place for the meek in the world. But, I wouldn’t confuse meekness with the
inability to do something better or being someone’s footstool.
One suggestion to live a successful and joyful life is not
putting yourself above others. Yes, many of us have terminal degrees or have
received high accolades, but that doesn’t give us the right to disregard others
for the work they do in this world. Simply acknowledging the small things that
your spouse, supervisor, subordinates or family members do in life will always
keep you humble and understanding of your place in the world. Simply put, without
these folks, a lot of things that you are able to do wouldn’t be possible.
Also, I suggest you not put others above you to live a
successful and joyful life. Yes, a person may have a Mercedes, a huge house and
a beautiful spouse; however, it doesn’t mean you don’t have those things
either. Some times we have a tendency to look at other’s places in life as a
slice of heaven while looking at ours as a slice of hell. However, everyone is dealing
with some type of issue whether you think it is a big one or not. But, keep in
mind that no one goes through this life unscathed.
Dr. Ronnie O. Rice
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