Who
is Better Than Whom?
Society is often dazzled by
comparisons, social pressures, and the constant drive to enhance our standard
of living. Such behaviors place undue stress on us and others, leading many to
borrow and spend beyond their means. Recently, loans have become integral to
our lives, shifting from being viewed as emergency funds to burdensome
necessities. Some individuals start living their lives to prove they are better
than others, overspending and ultimately finding themselves trapped in debt—a
significant source of stress.
We need to pause and ask: Is life a
competition? Is a high standard of living the benchmark for a good life? Is
spending an accurate indicator of wealth? Is it worth it to constantly try to
prove ourselves?
Even though we know the answer is no,
we often continue this behavior and blame it on external factors, saying things
like, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." However, when we analyze
the consequences of our social behavior, we will discover how stressful our
present is and how unhealthy our future might become.
We all know what we should do, but we
should also recognize what we should avoid.
Remember, nobody is better than anyone
else, and there is no need to keep proving that we are better than others.
M.L.
Narendra Kumar
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