Is It Really That Bad?

I have always been a firm believer that you create your OWN destiny.  After witnessing the "Arab Spring" through various media sources, I believe this even more so to be true.  These individuals, seized an opportunity and used all available resources afforded to them.  I have witnessed, first hand, individuals in less fortunate countries who are not able to change their circumstances.  Here in the United States, we are among the most fortunate individuals in the world.  We have the opportunity to be born into nothing and rise to greatness - if that is what we desire.  

"Opportunity is missed by most because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work".  These words were said by Thomas Edison and is my favorite quote.  Your life is what you make it to be.  No one is responsible for your happiness, sadness, success, or misfortune but yourself.  Don't like what is happening? Change it. Like the way that things are going? Work to keep them that way.  

I do not like to complain, and if you ask those closest to me, you will rarely hear me do so.  Granted, I have my days but that is not my "theme".  I have always been one to find a glimmer of light in nearly any situation.  I think, "What is my responsibility in this situation and what can I do to make it better?".  I always keep pushing, no matter what.  I cannot imagine living a life where I feel hopeless and feel as if there is nothing that I can do, personally, to make my circumstances better and that my only option is to complain to anyone who will listen. 


Recently, it seems that more and more people are complaining.  Complaining about circumstances that they, in fact, can control.  In addition, what they are complaining about may just be what someone else, who is less fortunate, desires.  It's getting to the point of the "boy who cried wolf".  "Is it really THAT bad?".  While I don't suggest that anyone neglects their own needs, I do wish that more people considered their blessings and responsibilities prior to complaining about every aspect of their life. 


How do we fix this? I am not a Psychologist and I don't have all the answers.  Perhaps, the answer is as simple as slowing down, taking a step back, and realizing what your blessings are.  Acknowledge your strengths and weaknesses and seek out assistance to build upon both.  Nothing will be accomplished if you are not, first, completely honest with yourself. Most of all, find an inspiration.  After witnessing the "Arab Spring", I have one more inspirational group of individuals to add to my list!