Literary Blog
I have met many people in my life whom I can categorize in one way or another, but when talking about those who succeed and those who don't, I have found one specific characteristic that differs between these two types of people.
When people or situations show you through actions and events that they are not of high value; believe them. And don't be one of those fools who recognize low value but think it can be transformed into high value. It can't! Some people have a helping syndrome that manifests in a way that they are always trying to fix other people. Unfortunately, the brutal truth is that change, all change, happens only through self-realization and self-motivation. We cannot change people if the change doesn't spark within them, if they don't push themselves to change.
Aristotle once said that knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom, but it is also the foundation for a good life. And a good life is as close to complete happiness as any of us will ever get. As we move through life we will face many obstacles, and experience sorrow and loss, but we will also find solace in fleeting moments of happiness. And that's exactly what happiness is; a fleeting moment.
I think anyone would find it hard to argue that in today's world we could do with a bit more kindness. Social media culture has fortunately given everyone a voice that can be heard but also allowed a lot of frustrated people to spread negativity and insults while hiding behind the invisible mask of anonymity.