There are ups and downs in everyone’s life. There are unexpected developments we can’t prevent and sometimes others do things that complicate our situation or cause us distress. When someone hurts us or causes us problems we may be angry and decide to give the same behavior right back to them. After all, they negatively impacted our lives and we might think it’s only fair we return the favor. We can do anything and there are limitless ways we can get back at others for things they’ve done. But is it worth our time? Each day is a blessing and we don’t have unlimited time to live our lives. If we use the time we have doing things out of spite or revenge we miss the chance to do something of value. Each minute will pass no matter what we choose. We can use them to build up our lives and love those around us, or we can get down in the dirt and get even. When we get to the end of our lives and review our most precious moments it’s doubtful we’ll treasure the times we wasted on retribution. Our time is the most valuable asset we possess. If we use it to continually move forward, care for ourselves and deepen our love for those around us we will find great joy in our experiences. We cannot control the choices of others but we can control how we respond to them. We can choose to value ourselves and our time as precious and refuse to give it up for things that are meaningless. We are priceless and unique and deserve every happiness. Making the best choices with our time will help us find the joy and peace we seek and bring us every success we desire.
Some people see life as a big scorecard. If something good happens to them they get points in the positive column and if something goes wrong the points go into the negative. Scorecards are great for sports and games but not so effective in our lives. We cannot control what each day will bring and there may be times when we face challenges that bring us down. But everything always changes and no matter what is happening or who is involved it’s not permanent. Problems and hard times aren’t always negative experiences. There is always something to be learned and gained as we navigate them and sometimes the hardest moments of all teach us everything we need to go forward successfully.
It hurts when we’re treated badly and it isn’t fair when others are inconsiderate, rude or mean to us. If we remember the responsibility and accountability for bad behavior belongs to those who exhibit it and not those who receive it we will have a better understanding of the best way forward. We can always choose to do what’s right no matter what those around us are doing. Our lives are ours to design and we can make decisions that will bring us every blessing.
Today if you’ve been treated badly and are pondering revenge, remember how precious your time is. You have so much good to offer and are a blessing to the world. Choose the path that takes you where you want to go to become the person you most want to be. You deserve every happiness and success. Your excellent choices will bring them to you.
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