I’ve seen people who jump at every little thing, while others remain calm in any situation. Some reveal their true colors over trivial matters, while others smile even when wronged, saying, ‘Mistakes happen.’ Some refuse to compromise, while others prioritize others’ rights over their own. There are those who believe they must do everything themselves, and others who happily give their best to others. Life presents us with a myriad of experiences, many of which we don’t want to see but can’t avoid. Sometimes, we simply have to keep our eyes open.
It’s not about who wins or loses, or who gains more. It’s about taking care of oneself, but not at the expense of others. Can one truly be happy by neglecting the needs, desires, and rights of loved ones and strangers alike? Is it wise to constantly find fault and criticize? I don’t think so. To truly feel good about oneself, one must understand their family, prioritize others’ feelings, and have a mindset of empathy. The idea of being happy alone is foolish. One cannot be truly happy by hurting others or speaking harshly. These truths are often overlooked.
Those who are always pointing out others’ faults often make the biggest mistakes themselves. Their mistakes become ingrained in their minds. Besides, people who are always trying to one-up others, without giving an inch, raise questions about their mental health. Why would I use harsh words when I can get what I want with love? People who constantly swear are hardly good human beings. A person who irritates those close to them is rejected everywhere. They’re always busy, experts at self-promotion. They never care about what others gain or lose.
It doesn’t matter what environment someone grows up in. If you want to improve, to change yourself, it’s not difficult. There are many people in society to emulate. By making small improvements every day, like the concept of Kaizen, we can witness revolutionary changes. We should neither give everything away nor hold onto everything, but balance giving and taking to make life’s journey beautiful. Understanding others’ needs will fulfill our own desires. The world wasn’t created on the principle of taking from others without giving anything in return. If I am for others, others will be for me. If my voice, my language, my mood, my laughter, everything about me is not under my control, then who am I? I am not anyone else, I am me. I can achieve anything I set my mind to, and I can lose anything if I want to.
