6:30am
I'm awoken by the shrieks of Lillian.
I grab her & head back to bed.
Only I'm not going to try and sleep anymore.
I'm getting on my phone to browse Instagram & then Facebook.
Jealousy. Insecurity. Bitterness.
Just a few nasty feelings that like to creep inside my heart & mind while scrolling.
A peek into my thoughts...
Here we are in-between houses and everyone is posting pictures of their perfectly decorated living room where 10 friends are gathered around a gourmet spread of yummy treats.
1. Where was my invite?
2. Darn you for having a home!
3. I like food.
**Seriously?! What the HECK is wrong with you Nicole!?!**
But here's the thing...I know I'm not alone in thinking this way!
In this day and age it is easier than ever to compare yourself to other's.
Social media has created an instant way to feel insecure, jealous, and bitter about anything and everything you struggle with.
"Comparison is the thief of joy!" Theodore Roosevelt
Well ain't that the truth, Theo - thanks for those wise words!
"The bad news is - time flies!
The good news is - you're the pilot!"
Michael Althsuler
The other day I decided it's time I start to count my blessings!
Life is way too short to be jealous of others.
I need to get up off my bum & create the happy life I'm so bitter about everyone else having.
I need a heart check.
I need to alter my mindset.
I need to focus on LOVE & JOY!
Love yourself!
Love your friends & family!
Love a stranger!
Love doing what you do!
Love your life!
Be truly happy for other's & encourage them!
I'VE GOT THE JOY, JOY, JOY, JOY - DOWN IN MY HEART!
You were not called to live someone else's life.
You were called to live your life.
NOW is the best time to start being the best you!
Love,
Nicole
