Highs and Lows

Highs and lows. Literally and figuratively. They're tricky, one person's high could be seen as another person's low. For example, one person's happiness could be another's sadness. Lately I have been figuring that out the hard way. 

While I see others grow and prosper I am seeing those who are also left behind by that. Then theres that awkward situation where you want to be happy for them but in all reality in your head you are wishing them the very worst. Its sad, because this happens more than we would like to admit. This situation is one where you can't always speak up, because in some cases your voice alone will disturb the joy. 

SO, what do you do?

This past week I have faced that incredibly tough question. I had the ~opportunity~ to try two different approaches, and both (not surprisingly) failed. Lesson learned here: LET THEM BE HAPPY. 

Regardless of your opinions or thoughts or previous experiences, mind ya dang business. I learned that while I believed I was helping and had the best intentions, my words were not as helpful as I had hoped (ha surprise). 

This is hard to grasp, because you see pals struggling and you want to help, but sometimes the best thing to do is to let them figure it out. We all learn through our own experiences and manipulating someone else's experience also manipulates their life lessons. Thats a big burden to carry. If someone is happy, let them have their happiness. It is not our right at any time to take someone else's joy. 

Always be mindful of what you say and when. You never know what effect your words will have. 

(Also, P.S. i conquered my fear of heights, which is a LITERAL HIGH)