Like the vice of complaining, it is easy to fall into the habit of condemning others, even those we love most. We criticize the way someone eats or manner in which he/she speaks. We focus on most minute and find fault with smallest of issues. But what we focus on grows. And if we keep focusing on a small weakness in someone, it will continue to grow in our minds until we perceive it to be a big problem in that person.
Would you really want to live in a world where everyone looked, acted and thought exactly as you do? It would be pretty boring place. To live a happier, more peaceful life, begin to see that richness of our society comes from its diversity. Rather then looking for things to criticize in those around you, why not begin to respect the difference?
Often we perceive in others the weaknesses we most need to address ourselves. Stop blaming and condemning. Accept complete responsibility for the way things are and resolve to work on changing yourself before seeking to change others. This is one of the truest qualities of a person of strong character.
As Erica Jong said: "Take your life into your own hand and what happens? A terrible things: no one to blame.??
George Bernard Shaw said.?? The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can't find them, make them.??
With loving regards
Ankush Shilimkar
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