It's been a while since I've written a solid piece for you folks...my apologies. Life totally swept me under for a little bit BUT I'm back and more ready than ever to share my stories, inspirations and experiences with you all!
ROUND TABLE.
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It's another round table session. Usually I have another blogger involved but this time I'm leaving it open ended to see what all of you have to say. *(Please note that this is not bashing anyone or any occasion, rather trying to encourage people who are struggling with this specific situation.)* This time we're talking about Social Media x YOUR Sanity. Lately, my Twitter timeline, Facebook newsfeed and Instagram timeline has exploded with engagements, weddings, house/condo purchases and babies. My friends seem to be creating some amazing memories and lives for themselves. I'm so happy to see some of the most wonderful and beautiful people in the world grow up and have all these wonderful things happening to them. They deserve so much happiness!
For me (and a few of my girlfriends too), in a span of a few weeks I saw so many of these updates that it had me thinking and analyse more than I usually do (only natural). Not because I'm jealous and not because I don't want those things for them but rather because I was so happy for them, that I wanted those things for myself too. I am only human after all. It doesn't make you a weaker person or less of a person to have those emotional upsets. In fact, those moments make me stronger. It allows me the time I need to focus on why I am upset and then it allows me to evaluate my situation. I've always spoken about taking the time to evaluate things and I will always continue to say this because I firmly believe it. We are all so busy with working hard, making ends meet and just trying to stay on track that we often forget to take the time to evaluate what it is that we are working towards or to remind ourselves of what it is exactly that we are striving for again. Seeing all those wonderful stories did make me question my only life, the path I am on and even feel sorry for myself (a little bit) BUT it also allowed me to sit there for a bit and evaluate why I am where I am in my life and why I'm not sharing all the same those memories or stories my friends are having, yet.
(It's about to get real sappy & inspirational in here!)
If there is one thing I've learned in the last couple years is that we are all exactly where we are supposed to be. I spend every day learning so much about myself as a woman and as a soul and I'm thankful to have been through everything I have, so I could be right here, learning all these things about who I am. Moral of the story? Be happy for those around you for all of the beautiful things happening to them but also make sure that you aren't hard on yourself. You aren't there, yet. You will be there when you are supposed to be. Just be thankful for your experiences and memories in the present moment. After all didn't you learn that "all great things come to those who wait."
I'm going to leave you with this - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU8B4XDI3Uw - a beautiful song to encompass every emotion I feel when I see my beautiful friends & family celebrating all the good things happening in their lives. I know I will get there when my time is right!
How do you cope when things like this become too much to handle? Comment. Share.
Xo
*(Please remember that this is not bashing anyone or any occasion, rather trying to encourage people who are struggling with this specific situation.)*
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