A matter of choice

“It isn't what you have in your pocket that makes you thankful, but what you have in your heart.” – Author Unknown

I remembered a long time ago when someone commented that I’m not ambitious enough. He said that if I am always to compare myself with someone mediocre, I would never be able to achieve great success.

Perhaps some people may think that I’m living in denial and that I may not be ruthless enough in this dog-eat-dog world. But I’d like to believe that each and every one of us should be thankful for what we have instead of always reminding ourselves of what we don’t have.

I’m not trying to say that love and only love itself will keep us alive because we need food, clothes and a roof on top of our heads to survive – which means that money is essential but should not be made the ultimate goal in life.

Recently, I kept saying to mom that having more money is always great but you can never carry them to your grave – so once in awhile we just have to keep our priorities in check.

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I think I’m the type of person who prefers to look at the brighter side of life, no matter what the situation is. Each time I’m faced with difficult circumstances, I will always remind myself of the lowest point in my life and how I’ve survived it – in my heart, I know that since I had managed to get past that, chances are quite high that I’ll be able to sail my ship through the present rough sea conditions.

After all, it’s not terminal cancer I’m facing. And even if it is, miracles sometimes do happen.

If things don’t work out the way that I’ve wanted it to, I would always tell myself that maybe it wasn’t meant to be and that God has other more wonderful plans in store for me.

I’ve neither asked for more wealth nor a higher rung on the career ladder – maybe because deep inside I know that asking God for these kind of stuff without working for it would be like asking to strike the lottery when you haven’t even made the effort to purchase it.

To me, if you’ve worked hard, it doesn’t seem necessary to ask God for such things, those that are actually within your control. If it seems to you that you’ve work your a** off and it doesn’t seem like you are anywhere near the top prize, maybe something is seriously wrong with your superior. Or the problem lies within yourself but it’s just that you, being the human being that you are, are to proud to admit it.

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The glass of water is there on the table and it’s up to the individual to perceive it as either half full or half empty. Whatever makes you happier because at the end of the day, that’s all that matters.

Unless you enjoy living a life full of misery, always remember that there is and will always be a choice – your choice.

So for this Lunar New Year, I’m praying for good health for my family, the love of my life + his family, my brilliant friends, loved ones and last but definitely not least, myself.

“What if you gave someone a gift, and they neglected to thank you for it – would you be likely to give them another? Life is the same way. In order to attract more of the blessings that life has to offer, you must truly appreciate what you already have.” – Ralph Marston

A grateful soul,