Do you deserve anything?
Are you mad or bitter about the way your life has turned out? Is
it possible that you are feeling other negative emotions for the
same reason? I know that many people complain about their lives
all the time. They also complain about how other people react
towards them. Oh! And of course they are in that predicament
because their parents were unsupportive, their teachers did not
care about them and the bosses where dictators. Worst of all,
the list goes on and on "never ending." I will tell you what I
think about it, "Oh please, give me a break!" Although external
circumstances do affect us, it is not unlikely for an individual
to change or redirect their path in life.
Look at all the drug addicts that overcome their addictions,
look at poor or middle class children that grow up to become
great leaders like Oprah and Bill Clinton. An Albanian Proverb
states, "When you have given nothing, ask for nothing." This is
true, how can you expect someone to give you all their undivided
attention when you barely acknowledge their presence? Do not
expect for your boss to give you a raise or a promotion if you
are unenthusiastic about the job or organization as a whole.
Apply the proverb in to your life and observe how everything in
general will change for the better. Do not sit down and expect
others to give you everything while you do nothing. You can not
move up the career ladder if you don't work to acquire new
skills. Do not mistreat or cheat others and expect to get
positive reactions in return. It's simple if you have not given
anything, why should you get anything?
Then when ever you are feeling down or frustrated ask yourself
do you really deserve what you want? What did you put in to it?
And even if you worked for it, ask yourself if you did
everything it took from your part? These simple questions will
help you see things from a whole different angle and help you
solve your problems effectively.
Put your all in to your desired goals whether personal or
professional. Then you will see your dreams come true. Of
course, misfortunes will happen but you do not have to stop and
stay on whine mode forever. Instead choose to strive and become
a success!
Kenia Morales