Why exactly do we compare ourselves with others? We compare ourselves because we have never understood ourselves and are not aware of who we are and what we have. It is also because society has conditioned us from our birth to evaluate ourselves based on others. The act of comparing or comparison is an examination of two or more objects with the view of discovering the resemblance or differences; relative estimate. We always compare ourselves with others in various fields; looks, wealth, knowledge, name, fame and friends, etc. Comparison is a seed and jealousy is the fruit. When we compare ourselves with others we feel that somebody else has something more than what we have and, we get caught in jealousy. We suffer and constantly fight with others openly or inside ourselves . How often do we compare ourselves with someone less fortunate than us and consider ourselves blessed? More often, we compare ourselves with someone who we perceive as being, having or doing more. One may grow through comparism, however, it will be only to the extent of the person with whom you are comparing yourself to, not to your own unique level. And when you are where the person is, then what? You discover to your amazement that there are many other people on the same rank but possessing greater achievements than you. Thus, the circle of comparison continues to ad infinitum. Oprah Winfrey said I had no idea that being my authentic self could make me as rich as I have become. If I had, I would have done it a lot earlier. Comparison is societal. Realizing your uniqueness is natural. Comparison happens because you feel that you are somehow lacking. But in actual sense, you have no idea of your true, unique potential. IF you do, you will not spend one second looking outside yourself for answers about how to live a fulfilling life. All the confidence , intelligent and vibrant energy that you need already exist inside you. You have the potential to live like god on the planet. Don’t throw the responsibility of your suffering on the other person. Be very clear, no body can hurt you withou
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