I was always told that "you should always hope high, because then the actual result would not be that low."
Well, I beg to differ now. Sometimes, I think I am a pretty perfectionistic person, hoping for the ideal attitude one should have, be it for myself but also for others. I think sometimes the more you request of yourself and others, and when things just don't go the way you want to, it really gets to me. Sometimes its pretty discouraging. And sometimes it just makes it seems like nothing will be enough and it is just not worth your effort trying to change things that you feel is imperfect/flawed.
But I think that we must constantly remind ourselves, that we are not strong because we deem ourselves to be, but really we are who we are because of God. I guess what I ask of myself whenever I do something is,
What is my intention?
I guess, if my intention is right, it should be in accordance to His teachings.
I think sometimes I get so caught up with so many things and I just need to get back to the basics, and only try to fit myself in my own criteria rather than others. Because honestly it is tired, telling people that some things are not for us to choose. If we choose and pick what is convenient for you to take up, then what difference is it from consumerism where you just take up roles that you don't mind and reject others you deem harder. I am still trying to grapple it. Its been tough, I have been praying. And today, I think I have made my conclusion when I was praying to Him. Its time to let go and let God. Something that I have forgotten, trying to take things into my hands and not remembering that He is in control of it all.
I guess, what I can do is to let them know of my stand. And if it still falls on deaf ears then its time to
let go and let God.