You matter

In a world where all we do is compare ourselves to others, I sometimes need to remind myself that I am doing great. I am better today than I was yesterday and that is good enough. It makes me sad that we don't think that we are good enough based on what someone else is doing,. If we place too much value on material things, it will never bring happiness. There have been friendships broken, and families torn apart due to people in these relationships that are jealous or want something of a material nature. I have been a victim of this. I have had friendships go bad because of someone being jealous. It is not fun at all. I remember when this happened in my life, and I didn't think I could go on. It was difficult to navigate through. Comparing material things is not healthy and does not bring you up to a higher level. Take the time to see the good in you! beautiful you! Every single person can make a difference. You have a unique set of gifts that you can use to help others.
There is a story about how we all have a bucket that we are trying to fill each day. The only way to fill up our own bucket is to help fill up someone else's bucket by being kind, or doing acts of kindness. Think about this for a minute. When you are sad, and have a pity party, you take away from what is inside your bucket. You can look around for someone who needs a friend and as you reach out to them, you realize your own bucket is getting fuller. There will be times when your own bucket is filling up due to others reaching out to you. It is an amazing cycle. Be happy for others. Look for the good in everyone, and be a bucket filler!

The best way to be happy, is to not compare yourself to others. You have wonderful qualities and you are amazing just the way you are. You were created by a Heavenly Father who loves you. He knows you, and sends others to help you along the path. Look for the opportunity to be there for someone else. Don't compare your weakness to someone else's strength.