The Process of Progress

"The problem isn't the problem, it's your attitude about the problem."

It is often difficult to not compare yourself to others. I think most girls in the girl world would agree that girls are constantly comparing themselves to other girls. We always want what we can't have. Comparing ourselves to other people is pointless. It's like comparing a penguin to a tiger in the animal kingdom. Sure the penguin can swim and it may be a very good swimmer, but then one day the penguin sees a tiger. The penguin may begin to wonder why it too can't have stripes and a tail. But no matter how much make up that penguin wears or how much surgery that penguin gets it will never be a tiger. And it never will be no matter how hard it tries. It is impossible to compare the penguin and tiger's skills because both animals possess different talents for different reasons. Their talents have a purpose. You can change your appearance your attitude and even your hobbies. Yet the only person you can ever be and will ever be is you. Why waste time wishing you were someone else when you can be yourself? Learning to love yourself is a much easier process than trying to change into someone else. The only person you should compare yourself to is yourself.

The Butterfly Effect

I originally drafted this post a year ago and decided to edit it and post it today. The original post contained my thoughts on the movie "The Butterfly Effect". This movie left a big impact on me making me realise how unaware we are of the consequences of our everyday choices and how one simple little thing really can change your life.
If we could look ahead and see the outcome of all our actions, would we still follow through? Knowing the outcome would certainly make decision making more difficult impossible even, as with more choice comes more stress in choosing. But then, are we better off not knowing the consequences of our everyday actions? If it weren't for our mistakes, we wouldn't learn from them or learn how to appreciate what we have. Our past mistakes and decisions all lead up to this moment and lead us to where we are right now. Life should be about taking what you have and making the best of it, rather than looking back and wishing things were different. After all you choose the life you live. If you wanted things to be different you would change them.
Living life is like driving a car to an unknown destination. The road unwinding before you is like your life unfolding before you everyday. The road we follow is life's journey and as we come to turns we make decisions which path to take. There is no going back only onward with our journey. It is important to embrace the path you choose to take and know that although the road you're on now may be full of bumps and bends, eventually a new turn will come, with it a new decision to make. Keep driving and know that you will find a turn leading to a good smooth road someday.