Makes me depressed sometimes. I’m Ok looking, very well educated, have a boyfriend who loves me but all I do is look at the lives of other celebs and discount my own. how do is top this?
Your question is the very reason we as individuals need a spiritual adoption. I too fought the battle with envy. When I grew up I realized, somewhere, a spirit of competition didn’t seem to be a part of me. I was always told, if we put our minds to it we’d be able to accomplish anything. This statement eludes me today. I went through Marine Corp boot camp with flying colors, but when it came to living life I was a mess. What was wrong with me I thought. I have just as much talent, skill, and even charisma – so I thought. But deep down there was still an emptiness inside. Why? I used to thnik, maybe its because I didn’t have that element of competition towards the things of life I envied so much. If this was the case; how does someone develop it?
You sound like a very young, intelligent, impressionable individual. The peace that I’ve engraved within me is my philosophy of life. There are so many written materials in our world, that to discard any one petition of reason would be for me to discard my chance at understanding that element of reason. "If it’s meant to be it will be". "Everything is just the way it’s suppose to be". "Let go let God". Things said to this effect are probably said by others who have found a way to cope with the ways life didn’t seem to deal to them the way they saw it too, as yourself, but, with some measurable amount of seeking to fill the emptiness that they too felt, they learned to be content with what they have and are.
The most important element our beings hold, is the fact that we’re not only of the human flesh – we also have a S P I R I T.
When you strive to fill that spiritual element inside of you, you will then discover that contentment you feel you lack. Someone once said: "I’m a spiritual being going through a human experience". This is so true.
Try to put certain parts of life to memorize and go from here. 1.* There’s always someone who is worse off than us. 2.* There’s always someone who is better off than us. 3.* We can’t change others, but we can change ourselves. 4.* When you’re spiritual you come to believe in a "power greater than yourself". I choose to believe in God. Therefore, "all things work together for the good – to them that love God".
5.* Teach yourself to be content. 6.* God is always with thee, never to forsake thee.
When you’re spiritual the things that our natural flesh desires become less important. Therefore, when not looking upon these material things as needed necessities, we become content.
March 7th, 2010 at 2:47 am
Well considering all the celebrities you hear about on tv either are getting divorced, going to rehab, gaining weight, overdosing, not able to stay in a relationship for longer than 3 months, etc. etc. I’d say there’s nothing to be jealous of. Money doesn’t buy happiness.
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March 7th, 2010 at 3:05 am
everybody has problems even celebs.
Sometimes have a think about all the people in hospitals and little children dying of aids and cancer and then see how lucky you are. Count your blessings and list the things that are good in your life.
The most important thing in life is your health. Sometimes I think how lucky I am that no one close to me has a terminal illness, if they did, I would give all my wealth if it meant they could be cured.
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March 7th, 2010 at 3:37 am
You are correct. It SEEMS that celebs are living a privileged, glamorous life. They may be living a glamorous life in the public eye, but from the bits and pieces I read in one magazine or the other, we all value the same things. Time with family without prying eyes is something many of them mention in interviews as being hard to find. I have had lots of family vacations, evenings relaxing and watching TV so maybe my life is to be envied. Maybe your own life is the valuable life. I will bet some celebrities would be happy to have some relaxing time with friends just like your own. They seem always have to look over their shoulders to see if there is someone there with a camera! I don’t envy that at all.
Enjoy what you have.
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March 7th, 2010 at 4:12 am
Try comparing yourself to people worse off than yourself and be grateful……..
What you read in the press about the lives of the rich and famous is rarely the whole truth anyhow
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March 7th, 2010 at 5:02 am
wow that is harsh.
Celebrity is often brief and is not necessarily fulfilling. The key to happiness is to be as content and happy with your current means. It doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t work to try harder; it only means that you won’t be happy if you get rich and famous if you are not currently happy with your life.
Your aspiration should be to become the best person you can be and stop fantasizing about a life that you do not have. TV only shows one side of celebrity; it is not as glamorous as you might think.
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March 7th, 2010 at 5:07 am
Look away from the glossy magazines and turn off the t.v.
Concentrate on things that are deep and meaningful. Turn away from the media, and never look back.
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March 7th, 2010 at 5:35 am
Your question is the very reason we as individuals need a spiritual adoption. I too fought the battle with envy. When I grew up I realized, somewhere, a spirit of competition didn’t seem to be a part of me. I was always told, if we put our minds to it we’d be able to accomplish anything. This statement eludes me today. I went through Marine Corp boot camp with flying colors, but when it came to living life I was a mess. What was wrong with me I thought. I have just as much talent, skill, and even charisma – so I thought. But deep down there was still an emptiness inside. Why? I used to thnik, maybe its because I didn’t have that element of competition towards the things of life I envied so much. If this was the case; how does someone develop it?
You sound like a very young, intelligent, impressionable individual. The peace that I’ve engraved within me is my philosophy of life. There are so many written materials in our world, that to discard any one petition of reason would be for me to discard my chance at understanding that element of reason. "If it’s meant to be it will be". "Everything is just the way it’s suppose to be". "Let go let God". Things said to this effect are probably said by others who have found a way to cope with the ways life didn’t seem to deal to them the way they saw it too, as yourself, but, with some measurable amount of seeking to fill the emptiness that they too felt, they learned to be content with what they have and are.
The most important element our beings hold, is the fact that we’re not only of the human flesh – we also have a S P I R I T.
When you strive to fill that spiritual element inside of you, you will then discover that contentment you feel you lack. Someone once said: "I’m a spiritual being going through a human experience". This is so true.
Try to put certain parts of life to memorize and go from here. 1.* There’s always someone who is worse off than us. 2.* There’s always someone who is better off than us. 3.* We can’t change others, but we can change ourselves. 4.* When you’re spiritual you come to believe in a "power greater than yourself". I choose to believe in God. Therefore, "all things work together for the good – to them that love God".
5.* Teach yourself to be content. 6.* God is always with thee, never to forsake thee.
When you’re spiritual the things that our natural flesh desires become less important. Therefore, when not looking upon these material things as needed necessities, we become content.
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*1-3 – "Author unknown
*4 – New Testament – Romans 8:28
*5 – New Testament – Philippians 4:11
*6 – New Testament – Hebrews 13:5
I hope this has helped?
March 7th, 2010 at 6:10 am
I know how you feel. It’s like unless your life is entirely beautiful then it’s not good enough to be worth the struggle. But don’t forget about people who have it worse than you. There’s a saying, "half of all people are below average", so at average you’re doing pretty well. Many are not well educated, ugly looking, and are without anyone to love them. That shouldn’t make you happy, but it should put things in perspective and cause you to appreciate what you do have. You’ve got an education and someone who loves you. You have all you need. You’re one lucky girl if you look at it that way. Enjoy it to the fullest.
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