Everything has its reasons so don't get easily upset.
By sharksfin
@sharksfin (1091)
Philippines
October 25, 2012 3:09am CST
Most of the time, when things don't go our way or if another person didn't do as we thought they would, we get angry, upset or frustrated. We always want to be in control. We have expectations on things and people and when an expectation is not met, our moods change and we become temperament. It could be small things like someone cuts you in the line to the next bus and you're almost late for work... things can really test our attitude and character. We don't realize that, "yeah, it is nothing but a test". We may not always know and understand the reason behind why things happen but there is always a reason. The thing is, we only have to always keep ourselves composed and self-controlled in order to show a good attitude toward a situation or a person. We always have to remind ourselves that the world isn't just about us. Isn't just about what happens to us. Isn't just about "I am almost late and I need to get into the bus first..." There are thousands more people around you at a given time who are also sharing the world with you and you can't be in control of what they decide on each second. They'll probably step on your foot, bump you as you walk through the crowd, steal from you, lie to you...a lot of things can be done to you to your surprise. Of course, these things aren't really nice and truly, you have all the reasons to be upset. But, it's not always about how you feel at the moment. Like what they said, life is the complete recipe. And in a recipe there's but many ingredients. Some ingredients don't taste as nice as the rest of the others if tasted separately. But, once mixed with all the rest of the other ingredients and the dish is done, you'll sure to appreciate it. Most of the time, we don't even ask what ingredients are in a dish, we just enjoy it. Similarly, we need not know why things have to happen. We just need to appreciate life without treating circumstances and situations separately. Life is really nothing but a roller coaster ride.
It's really the way we view things that can make a difference. Agree or not?
7 responses
@Roserick (41)
• Philippines
26 Oct 12
i agree. but its a normal thing that people respond in every situation they are in. and it will be during the time that they see the reason or the positive side, that they will think this is the reason why everything bad happened before. i guess life would be boring that's why we all experience ups and downs.
@BetterDays4Me (3777)
• Philippines
26 Oct 12
Very true. I believe our attitude towards whatever happens to us would be an important factor on how we feel. I also always tell myself when something bad has happened or is happening to me that there is always a good reason for everything, and God allows it for a good reason. Then I try to find the blessings in my own life and try to be as joyful as possible even if my life isn't perfect.
@riyauro (6421)
• India
25 Oct 12
I agree with you on this and it is very true that we get upset when things don't go our way. This is life and everything happens for a reason. we must see life as beautiful and accept what ever we encounter in everyday life. The hope of better tomorrow should be like a candle burning inside our hearts. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day ahead.
@sharksfin (1091)
• Philippines
25 Oct 12
Life gets easier when we always stay positive no matter what difficulty or inconvenience we experience along the way. Thanks, riyauro.
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
25 Oct 12
Life is very difficult to drive. We face alot of problems in our way to success, if we want to reach something you need to sacrifice. If you wan to gain more you need to invest more. That's life, nobody can stop the pace of our life. So I think you are true, everything happens with a reason
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
25 Oct 12
Each individual has his own personality. And each of us varies in tolerating pain, despair, and resentment. Time is important for us to be able to get over these negative feelings. These are all natural reactions by man. But man should learn how to make themselves see the brighter things is life after each fall.
@Bhebelen14 (5194)
• Philippines
25 Oct 12
Everything that life has to offer is created neutral. Yes indeed, it is how we perceive things that makes it sometimes negative. I admit, I feel I just can't control my temper, but I learned my lesson, I'm doing my best to be good to myself and to others. Thanks
@Gretchen522 (715)
• China
25 Oct 12
You are right, yes everything has its reason, if it can't make us happy and we can't change it, just let it go. Keeping calm and doing things meaningful is the most important thing.
@Raine38 (12250)
• United States
25 Oct 12
I agree. It's like what my physics teacher said, for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction; for every stimulus, there is a reaction. We can never control the situation, well we maybe can but only to a certain degree, but we sure can control how we react to this. It is up to us if we will let it make us or break us.