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Life has provided me with many experiences. My travels have lead me to many people and personalities. Yet, there is one green-eyed character that tends to only visit when "success" (or the appearance of such) is apparent. Mr. or Mrs. Insecurity comes to the party decked in the greenest of fashion with the sole purpose of causing one to second guess their own destiny.
It has been my personal experience that success has a way of threatening those who are insecure. Albeit unintentional, the minute that your dreams begin to take form, there will be someone who will straddle the line between friend and foe. Their personal insecurities will be heightened and shaken by your success. Unfortunately, it can be difficult sometimes to identify the foe because they wear the costume of "friend". After all, they were some of your biggest cheerleaders along the way, even if they were cheering from the sidelines.
The truth is, the view from the sideline can be pleasant but it's nothing like being in the game. The players in the game have a different perspective, as they are closely engaged with the activities of victory. In fact, it's highly unlikely that those in the game even notice those on the sidelines, beyond mere glimpses from the peripheral view. Yet, somehow your gumption to pursue victory threatens their hope for success.
If is my belief that Mr. & Mrs. Insecurity show up to the game dressed in the greenest of green, most likely because they feel their status has been challenged. He/She has reserved their place at the top. As a "friend", you were expected to respect their position. And, though they will never admit it, he/she feels as though they lose a piece of themselves in your success.
Secondly, your success is a reminder of the seat they warmed on the sideline instead of getting in the game. While being preoccupied as a cheerleader and spectator, they lost sight of the very vision that God revealed for their own lives. Spectating has its place, as much can be learned from observing others. However, as a hobby it can become a distraction from one's purpose.
Or perhaps it's none of the aforementioned. Maybe, Mr. or Mrs. Insecurity has yet to find their unique place in this world. They may be unaware that what they bring to the game is wonderfully and perfectly engineered to compliment a specific season and purpose. One's talent can never be threatened or duplicated as it holds infinite and unique quality.
Whatever the case, you should never allow the insecurities of others to affect your success and joy. The journey that you have been assigned has been carefully designed for you, as has the journey of Mr. and Mrs. Insecurity. As unfortunate as it may be, we are often placed in the lives of others as an example of the infinite power of the Creator. If they chose to see (and wear) green instead it will certainly be their personal loss.
Let us decide to genuinely celebrate the successes of others. It is a reminder of the undying grace presented to us each day.
The truth is, the view from the sideline can be pleasant but it's nothing like being in the game. The players in the game have a different perspective, as they are closely engaged with the activities of victory. In fact, it's highly unlikely that those in the game even notice those on the sidelines, beyond mere glimpses from the peripheral view. Yet, somehow your gumption to pursue victory threatens their hope for success.
If is my belief that Mr. & Mrs. Insecurity show up to the game dressed in the greenest of green, most likely because they feel their status has been challenged. He/She has reserved their place at the top. As a "friend", you were expected to respect their position. And, though they will never admit it, he/she feels as though they lose a piece of themselves in your success.
Secondly, your success is a reminder of the seat they warmed on the sideline instead of getting in the game. While being preoccupied as a cheerleader and spectator, they lost sight of the very vision that God revealed for their own lives. Spectating has its place, as much can be learned from observing others. However, as a hobby it can become a distraction from one's purpose.
Or perhaps it's none of the aforementioned. Maybe, Mr. or Mrs. Insecurity has yet to find their unique place in this world. They may be unaware that what they bring to the game is wonderfully and perfectly engineered to compliment a specific season and purpose. One's talent can never be threatened or duplicated as it holds infinite and unique quality.
Whatever the case, you should never allow the insecurities of others to affect your success and joy. The journey that you have been assigned has been carefully designed for you, as has the journey of Mr. and Mrs. Insecurity. As unfortunate as it may be, we are often placed in the lives of others as an example of the infinite power of the Creator. If they chose to see (and wear) green instead it will certainly be their personal loss.
Let us decide to genuinely celebrate the successes of others. It is a reminder of the undying grace presented to us each day.
'Til next time... être bien!
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