I was cycling and
noticed a person in front of me, about 1/4 of Km. I could tell he was cycling a
little slower than me and decided to try to catch him. I had about a km to go on
the road before turning off.
So I started cycling
faster and faster and every block, I was gaining on him just a little bit. After
just a few minutes I was only about 100 yards behind him, so I really picked up
the pace and pushed myself. You would have thought I was cycling in the last leg
of London Olympic triathlon.
Finally, I caught up
with him and passed him by. On the inside I felt so good. “I beat him" of
course, but he didn't even know we were racing.
After I passed him, I
realised that I had been so focused on competing against him that I had missed
my turn, had gone nearly six blocks past it and had to turn around and go all
back.
Isn't that what
happens in life when we focus on competing with co-workers, neighbours, friends,
family, trying to outdo them or trying to prove that we are more successful or
more important? We spend our time and energy running after them and we miss out
on our own paths to our destinies.
Moral
:
The problem with
unhealthy competition is that it’s a never ending cycle. There will always be
somebody ahead of you, someone with better job, nicer car, more money in the
bank, more education, a prettier wife, a more handsome husband, better behaved
children, etc.
Take what Life has
given you, the height, weight & personality. Dress well & wear it
proudly! You'll be blessed by it. Stay focused and live a healthy life. There's
no competition in DESTINY. Run your own RACE and wish others
WELL!!!
