Comparison

“If you compare yourself with others you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.”   Sunscreen – Baz Luhman

That settles in – “for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.”  It highlights the dual risk of comparison, pride and guilt.

“Because I am/have _____ I am/must be superior to those who aren’t/don’t.”

“Why do I deserve to be ____ when that person is ____?”

It occurs to me that the resolution lies in gratefulness – being thankful for what I have, whatever I have.  It may be more than some, less than others, but it is what I have.

Leave a comment