A Switch of Perspective

We’ve all had those moments when we feel a little down because of a hurtful or offensive thing someone has said. Even if they’re just joking, sometimes, we take it to heart. Just a sentence, or a phrase, can strip all our confidence, energy, and joy away for the day.

One thing that I learned is that it’s not worth wasting my time and emotions on these things. Instead of letting them bother you, take a look at it from a different perspective. Let’s put it this way: You have $10,000 and someone took $1 away from you. Would you spend all your time, effort, and energy just to find the person who took that $1, when you still have $9,999? I’m sure that you wouldn’t. It’s the same with real life. If someone takes one second of your day to make an offensive remark or hurt you in anyway, don’t let that one second budge you. There are 86,399 more seconds in your day that you wouldn’t want to spend hurting. 

Frankly, I’m still working on these kinds of situations. Just remember not to strain yourself looking at all the little problems. Look at the bigger picture. Go on with your day, and make the most out of it!

Although it’s not perfect, it’s perfectly you.

Solaia