28/03/2016
was jogging this morning and I
noticed a person about 1/2 a
kilometre ahead. I could tell he was
running a little slower than me and I
thought, good, I shall try to catch him.
I had about a kilometre before I
needed to turn off. So I started running
faster and faster.
Every block, I was gaining on him just
a little bit. After just a few minutes I
was only about 100 metres behind
him, so I really picked up the pace and
pushed myself. You would have
thought I was running in the last leg of
an Olympic competition. I was
determined to catch him.
Finally, I did it! I caught and passed
him. On the inside, I felt so good. "I
beat him" Of course, he didn't even
know we were racing. After I passed
him, I realized I had been so focused
on competing against him that I had
missed my turn. I had gone nearly six
blocks past my turn and I had to turn
and go back.
Isn't that what happens in life when
we focus on competing with co-
workers, neighbors, 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 given destinies. The
problem with unhealthy competition
is that it's a never ending cycle.
There will always be somebody ahead
of you, someone with a better job,
nicer car, more money in the bank,
more education, a prettier wife, a
more handsome husband, better
behaved children, etc. But realize that
"You can be the best that you can be,
when you are not competing with
anyone."
Some people are insecure because
they pay too much attention to what
others are, where others are going,
wearing and driving. Take whatever
you have, the height, weight and
personality. Dress well and wear it
proudly, you'll be blessed by it. Stay
focused and live a healthy life. There
is no competition in Destiny.
Run your own race and wish others
well.
Happy Family Day!!!