THE COMPARISON GAMES
I don’t like movies about dying. I hate to cry and I cry at the drop of a bucket. Commercials, movies, FaceBook posts, etc., will send me running to the bathroom or for the Kleenex box. I don’t cry pretty, maybe that is why I hate it so much. So, why would I watch a movie where I know they are pitting people (especially children) against each other? But, as luck would have it, the movie was on at my sister’s house when I was there last weekend and I watched some of it. It was riveting and I had no choice.
There is no real “Hunger Games” that I know of but there is still plenty of pitting women against each other. I call this the “Comparison Games.” Let’s look at some examples that I have noticed from comments of others.
Clothing
How much does she spend on that clothing?
I bet she had a closet that is HUGE!
How many pairs of shoes does one woman need?
I like that outfit but I couldn’t wear it. It wouldn’t look right on me.
Family
I wish my husband cooked me supper.
Look at well behaved her children are.
I wish I had grandchildren, I am never going to have any.
Money
I could look good too if I had all their money.
I bet she has someone to cook and clean for her.
That house is HUGE! I wish I had a bigger house.
If I only made 1000.00 more dollars a month then I would be set.
Reality
The reality is we have ENOUGH! You are reading this post so I know you have a phone or computer. You are looking at a fashion blog (at least most of the time) so I know you “have” clothing. Let’s try counting our blessings instead.
I have clothing. I have shoes. I have a family. I have friends. I have money. I have a roof over my head. Do I want better? YES! Do I want more? YES! Do I have enough? YES!!!
No Whining Zone
Every time I whine or complain I am telling the Lord that He is not doing a good job. Every time I whine or complain I am giving the devil an opening to come inside. Every time I whine or complain I am going to STOP and thank the Lord that He has provided for me.
I am GRATEFUL, I am THANKFUL, I am BLESSED!
Have a Blessed Sunday!
Well said, Tania! God bless your Sunday!
Three of my siblings passed away in the last few years. The most recent was February 10th. When I’m thinking of them I’m sad of course. I thank God that I had them as long as I did. I also thank Him for the many wonderful memories. I am blessed and thankful.
Happy Sunday!
I am sorry, Linda. I can’t imagine losing one of my siblings, much less both of them. It is wonderful that you have a lot of happy memories to look back on. That is a big blessing!
Thank you, Tania.
Great post. Have a blessed Sunday!
Amen to that!! ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE!!
Exactly! Be thankful for what you have, build each other up and never compare yourself to others! Happy Sunday!
I am BLESSED!!! Thank you for the reminder.
Comparison is the thief of all joy. Thank you for the reminder!
That is a wonderful saying, Tracey.
I love your blog today. It hit home for all of us I’m sure. I don’t think that we realize how much we whine. I know I don’t until someone says something or that I stop myself and gray to myself “girl get a grip ” you have enough and should be grateful to God to what you do have. Thank you again for posting this today.
Spot on! Great reminder of having enough. Thank you and God bless you!
Thank you!