I have had a lot of thoughts on my mind about our relationship with others, particularly with the shallow relationship of social media, and our respective places in the world. I have come up with a list to remind myself that, "It's okay."
It's okay to complain about matters which seem trivial.
It's okay to unfollow that perfect friend who makes you question the fairness of life.
It's okay to thank God for the many blessings in your life, be they financial, social, or otherwise.
It's okay to be proud of the things you think and do and share.
It's okay to feel overwhelmed when your life is on a downward slope and others seem to be riding high.
It's okay to back away from someone you admire, but who stresses you in some way.
It's okay to not want the status quo.
It's okay to be a hair extensioned, pumpkin spice latte loving "basic" gal.
It's okay to love parenthood.
It's okay to want your own life back at times.
This list reminds me that even when I dearly like some people, their seemingly good fortune grates on my nerves at time. I don't have to cheer every update. I can step back, unfollow with the best of intention until I am personally strong enough not to be jealous. What I can't do is try to make them feel bad or pity me because I haven't been as fortunate in that area. Well, I mean, I can...but should I? No.
Also, I don't have to feel guilty about the areas which work out for me. I have worked hard to get to the place I am in, and I don't have to downplay my gratitude and good fortune. I cannot be responsible for other people's reactions to things done and said in good faith. I wouldn't post about my fortune to hurt or make someone feel bad. I would only do it because as a social introvert, social media is my way of connection, which helps me get mind to mind with others without expending energy reading faces and body language and trying to control my own, which is best saved for other matters.
I hope this list will remind you to approach other's good fortune and bad fortune with love and understanding. Step back when you need, don't feel guilty for the good things, and enjoy this crazy little thing called life.
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