Everything will be "OK"

We live in a world of terrifying, horrible and unbelievable real-life stories, constantly reported and fed to us by the 24x7 media in order to sensationalize the public and to sell their own media vehicles.

If one can take a positive away from this type of environment it is this -- "My life ain't so bad afterall"!

Think about it - we constantly judge the value of or own lives versus those of our peers, people we see in Hollywood, on TV, magazines etc. It is, unfortunately, human nature to use these as comparisons for our success and our happiness meters - AND it is the predominant reason for our unhappiness, frustration, depression, and malaise!

If we focus on taking a step back and CHANGING our Measurement perspective, we soon come to realize that hey - "my life is in pretty good shape and I have a lot to be thankful and happy about!"

STOP judging your own success against that of others. It is not difficult to do!

If you continue on this current path, your primary goals of HAPPINESS and JOY are impossible!
There are ALWAYS going to be people with bigger bank accounts, bigger homes, bigger yachts, nicer cars, better careers, etc. than you!

It doesn't matter how wealthy you are, someone is inevitably richer or has something you do not have!

That is a FACT and as soon as you recognize this fact and ACCEPT that this fact does not have an iota of influence on YOUR happiness and Joy and Fulfillment, the quicker you will start enjoying your life!

It DOES NOT MATTER!! Repeat that over and over again until it sinks in!

We all end up in the same place when this life is over - and as cliche-ish as it sounds, NO ONE is going to care about the size of your house or cars or wallet when you are gone!

FOCUS and ACT on what matters in life -- helping others, sharing smiles and encouragement, being there for a friend in need or to help a child, changing the world one person at a time through your own positive energy, your own inner strength, your own enthusiasm and drive!

I am not saying you have to take a vow of poverty to be happy either -- plenty of people with sizable wealth are very happy indeed! BUT it is NOT due solely to their wealth - it is in addition to their wealth! They are generally philanthropists and givers - utilizing their wealth to help others and this is where their Happiness is derived.

Stop judging your life by MATERIAL means and start taking inventory of the things you do - Day to Day - that make a difference in not only your life but MORE IMPORTANTLY - the lives of others!

That is SUCCESS and that is a lot harder, and a lot more valuable, than making a lot of money to spend!

Remember - your life is GREAT and Everything will be OK - BUT ONLY if you shift your perspective away from the superficial and material world in which we live and cease from trying to squeeze Happiness from something that will NEVER yield it to you!

Stay Strong and Have a GREAT DAY!