The Daily G.I.F.T. from The GratiDude

Comparison? No thanks, I don’t want to kill this joy I worked so hard for.

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The G.I.F.T. Today

Grateful-to keep learning the value of patience and trusting process. More trust.

Intention-be the vessel and share all of this abundance and agape

First-ping my Porsche peeps

Things-clean desk off

Morning Platitude from The GratiDude

I like to visit places where everybody dresses differently and looks different.

That tells me I am in the right place.

Not that your physical appearance, or your dress needs to be some sort of representation or advertisement for who you truly are, but it would be strange if everybody chose the same outfits and clothing and hairstyles in the morning. If everyone exited the house in true “Matrix” form and looked identical on the outside when we’re all so different inside, right?

I’ve written before about how kids should be as weird as possible because that is an indicator of them being connected to their higher self and being comfortable expressing themselves without concern about what others think. Dancing as if nobody is watching in your life.

That is a great energy and vibration to live by as you are vibrating from an authentic frequency.

While the concept of “frequency” in a spiritual or energetic sense isn’t scientifically established, frequent social comparisons can negatively impact your well-being and lead to feelings of inadequacy, anxiety, and low self-esteem, which could be interpreted as a lowering of one’s “frequency” in a spiritual context.

Here’s a more detailed explanation:

Social Comparison Theory:

Social comparison theory suggests that people evaluate themselves by comparing themselves to others, and these comparisons can influence self-esteem, emotions, and behaviors.

Negative Impacts:

Constantly comparing yourself to others, especially in a way that focuses on perceived shortcomings, can lead to:

Low self-esteem: You may feel inadequate or inferior when you compare your perceived weaknesses to others’ strengths.

Anxiety and depression: The constant pressure to measure up can contribute to feelings of anxiety and even depression.

Envy and resentment: You might become envious of others’ accomplishments or possessions, leading to negative emotions and resentment.

Unrealistic expectations: You might start to believe that you need to achieve certain things or possess certain things to be happy, which can lead to disappointment and dissatisfaction.

Focus on Strengths:

Instead of focusing on comparisons, it’s beneficial to focus on your own strengths, accomplishments, and values.

Limit Social Media Exposure:

Social media can be a breeding ground for social comparison, so limiting your exposure to it can help reduce the negative impact.

Practice Self-Compassion:

Treat yourself with the same kindness and understanding that you would offer a friend.

Seek Professional Help:

If you are struggling with social comparison and its negative effects, consider seeking professional help from a therapist or counselor.

It is natural to compare ourselves to other people because of a natural tendency to be curious. Curiosity is extremely healthy and a great substitute for things like judgment in your life and mental soundtrack.

What usually happens in comparison is that we often find people to compare ourselves to that either make us feel less comfortable or less accomplished or we may go the other direction and compare ourselves to other people in the hopes of elevating our ego or giving ourselves a moment of feeling superior.

In either case, those are vibes that we don’t benefit from long-term health and wellness standpoint, as they are comparisons around relative ego constructs, or the characters that we build for ourselves and not our true self or higher-self.

Besides, we have a lifetime of learning and growing and understanding our own 5.5-inch space between our ears, our own heart and integrating our own experiences without being bothered in trying to compare or contrast ourselves with others.

Another crucial point is that in these moments of comparison, we are not present connected to breath and experiencing our own life and instead we are in some mental gymnastics around things that only exist in our own thoughts and we’re missing out on the beauty that’s all around us every single day.