I truly believe that everything that happens to everyone is their own responsibility.
But it’s cruel when accidents or calamities strike --- could anyone really point out that the victims of the earthquake in China, the cyclone in Myanmar or the kidnappings in Somalia are responsible for what happened to them?
Then I believe in luck … but that directly conflicts with the notion that the person is in control. Here are three things that I believe in now, which helps me keep faith in the things I believe in, and to help me not to lose hope during tough times.
Appreciate. When you walk in the street, do you see A.) annoying beggars / traffic jams / or do you see B.) the sunshine, couples in love, people walking their pets? If you see A, then you’re already bound to have a negative outlook in life. Life’s pretty, and appreciating yourself and your surroundings would really give meaning to the life you live.
Avoid. Really. Some people prefer to end their day watching the nightly news, and, well, 90% of news shows are about something bad that’s happened to the world. Don’t forward emails that “warn” or earthquakes or disasters, they only bring about mass hysteria. Being updated with the world isn’t such a bad thing, but it doesn’t mean you have to wallow in the darkness. Watch shows that help lighten mood, or, watch the end segments of news shows --- the ones that show the lighter side of the day.
Accept. We’ll all be gone one day. If you’ve lived your life to the fullest, always being nice, being smart, respecting people --- then it’s okay. Living any other way is a waste. Let’s just wish and pray for our fellow men, always being thankful that you’ve woken up another day to do the world some good.
