Life is GOOD! I have to remind myself of this at times. In the past if everything was going wrong I would stress and start complaining. I would be so wrapped up in being annoyed at a certain person or situation that I would want the whole world to feel my wrath. Not realizing that the negative vibes that I was putting into the world was the same vibes coming right back to me.
God has humbled me so many times when I would complain about my situation. For example, One day I was complaining about not having the materialistic things that I thought I deserved. I was sitting on the Q train in NYC comparing myself to every person who I thought was dressed better than me. The train stopped at Church Ave then suddenly a woman and her small daughter came on the train asking for money to eat. They smelled like they hadn’t washed in weeks. They walked by me and I gave them my Chipotle that I hadn’t eaten yet. They were so happy! They kept telling me thank you over and over again. That moment changed my way of thinking. I always try and remember never complain because IT COULD BE WORSE.
Understanding that things could be worse has helped me to find positivity in my negative situations. I’ve also begin to understand that if I can’t appreciate the small things how can I expect God to bless me with something bigger.
Why is it so hard for people to look at the positives in the midst of a very negative situation?
Why is it that people blame God for their problems?
Whatever energy you put into the world is the same energy that you will receive back.
No matter how bad things may seem try and remember, LIFE is GOOD!!
Keep grinding!! We all are going to win!!
*fades to black*
Trill! One thing I do that helps out whenever I don’t have something I “need” is thank God for everything that I DO have. And not just the material things but permanent stuff that others wish for: a loving family, real friends, etc. Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react. Stay positive and keep posting the real.
When you are in a negative situation– it’s always hard to remain postive. I struggle with that everyday! I have to remind myself to worry about TODAY, and let tomorrow worry about its-self. GOD is always in control of every situation. However, depending on the circumstances, it’s so easy to get side tracked and easier to think “negative”. That’s why it is important to me to not get wrapped up and consumed with this world. Between icons, music, entertainment etc., people tend to get blinded by what is really important. Everything happens for a reason though… GOOD or BAD!
Thinking positive is a bit hard and if you can manage to change your way of thinking/handling situations… THATS GROWTH! Lastly, I feel as though people blame God because its easy to just point the finger and not take OWNERSHIP.
IF YOU DONT GET EVERYTHING YOU WANT, THINK OF THE THINGS YOU DONT GET THAT YOU DONT WANT
-Oscar Wilde
*And thats my two sense*
“Keep grinding, we all are going to win”
I don’t think that we try to be negative. Complaining for some is just a way to let out frustration. Blaming God should never be the answer because his love for us is shown in everything that he provides in our lives; both good and bad. Keep inspiring and motivating Tunji!!! Your on your way
Im not going to lie I’m guilty of this myself. This is definitely something I need to keep in mind!
I love this post. We often forget how we are so blessed. This was a really good post and we all need to be reminded of this from time to time! Thanks for sharing!!