Today I spent about 3-4 hours digging up a massive amount of weeds, cutting back trees, and basically everything that can be done in order to gain control in an out of control environment, in this case, someone's front yard. It left me sweaty, tired, aching, and oddly satisfied. I've done manual labor before, and I've never enjoyed it. I am not one for getting dirty or being sore, but as I stood there today, having fought back the jungle of undergrowth and shoots, I wanted to give myself a pat on the back (and might have if I could lift my arms). It wasn't a perfect job but it was the best I could manage, they were happy, and that made me happy.
The subject of my rantry today is self-confidence and self-worth. I think it's important to do something difficult every once in a while to prove to yourself it can be done and that you can do it. If people took pride (not selfish pride, but a satisfaction kind of pride) in what they did, I believe the world would be a more enlightened place. I used to write and draw a web comic that ran for 2 or more years, 5 times a week, beginning when I was 14 and going until I was 17. I had a satisfaction in what I did because people liked it and they were my loyal fans. They were happy and that made me happy.
In my opinion there isn't enough positive empathy in our world. We tend to envy happiness instead of unselfishly being glad that someone else has worked to gain a sense of achievement. Or course envy does nothing but dig us into a deeper pit of hopelessness. Feeling inferior to other people is like a broken crane in a sink hole. It's not doing anything constructive and it'll only bring you down.
I would urge everyone to focus on their own lives and happiness and develop a sense of love for others, especially those you may not get along with. Be happy for those who have earned happiness and have a nice day.
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