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Is Comparison the Enemy of Happiness?

Finding Fulfillment in Individuality and Solitude

By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingPublished about a year ago 1 min read
Is Comparison the Enemy of Happiness?
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If only people could be strong-hearted and not give much heed to comparison, irrational emulation, following the flow of the crowd, the tendency to be easily swayed, and many others, but just lead their own lives, they would be much happier.

Happiness is one thing that cannot be compared by one person to the other because comparison is the thief of joy. These two statements summarize all one’s life: You can’t become somebody else, and the other person can’t become you. Competition is considered to be the biggest waste of time as it involves comparison to other people.

Whether you are a sophisticated man or woman living in a mansion or in a slum, there will be individuals who will say silly things. This is our only life and it must be lived to the fullest. He said such things as; ‘You can see the scenery you like and do the things you like’. One does not have to live life like a rose and similar notions that are taught by the society and culture around one. That is why if you want, become a jasmine, a daisy, or a rose. Sunflowers, beget nameless flowers, beget thousands and thousands. "

The best thing that anyone can do is to try and pursue what they feel is right. Whether you are misunderstood or not take your time, and sometimes the day will come when the flowers will bloom.

The best state now is to focus on your own life circle, stop with low-quality consumption, and completely satisfy yourself with high-quality loneliness.

Thank you for reading!

fact or fictionGratitudeinspirationalMental Health

About the Creator

Emily Chan - Life and love sharing

Blog Writer/Storyteller/Write stores and short srories.I am a writer who specializes in love,relationships and life sharing

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  • Alyssa wilkshoreabout a year ago

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts here

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