MY SISTER, YOU ARE ONE OF A KIND

Let us move away from the need to compare ourselves to others. And we will move rapidly toward higher and higher levels of effectiveness and fulfillment.

Many of the things we see as limitations and deficiencies in our lives are not really limitations at all. They're created in our imagination when we compare ourselves to others.

Let us not waste time focusing on what others have that we don't have. Instead, let us put our time and energy into making the most of the unique and valuable knowledge, skills and resources that we have available to us. Let us not allow our energy to be drained away by worrying about what others will think. Simply be your authentic best, and keep in mind that what anyone else thinks about you is not your concern. It's great when we can learn from others, find joy in being with others, and cooperate with others to achieve mutually beneficial results. Just don't allow your life to become bogged down by constantly comparing its details with the lives of those around you.

My sister, you are one of a kind. The more completely you celebrate and fulfill that reality, the more satisfying and rewarding life will be.

-- Adapted from Ralph Marston