Too many complaints

A friend sent me an email with a little quote:

“You don't have to have everything.
If you have everything, what's left for the others?
Also recognise that life has flaws,
that I will not compare myself with others,
instead cherish what you already have.

Shel Silverstein, The Missing Piece - A story about "imperfectness" and "satisfaction"



He said that I complained all the time and that I do not cherish what I have.

I admit that I do complain a lot. That’s mainly because I am a vocal person and whenever I am unhappy with something, I will voice it out instead of keeping it to myself.

I sincerely believe in letting it out. Be it emotions, thoughts or complaints.

And thus, I am now the complaint queen.

Nonetheless, I do want to point out something. If one only complains all the time but do not actively seek ways and means to improve the situation, one is a failure and will indeed be miserable.

However, if one complains and proactively engage in activities to improve one’s situation, one is striving to be a better person or to be in a better position.

I believe that I belong to the latter.

I was once pudgy but now I exercise at least twice a week, lost weight, felt better and look better.

I was once unhappy with my working life and so I explored ways to export myself to the States to gain the overseas experience I have always longed for.

Of course, one should always cherish one’s belongings, but we must always draw a line.

If you are forever happy with what you have, it will be difficult for you to get out of your comfort zone to engage in challenges.

So, I came up with my very own quote:

“I don't need to have everything.
But I want to have enough to say it’s enough.
I recognise that life has flaws and I accept the flaws in my life,
But that doesn’t mean I will put up with shit.
I believe in cherishing what I have and not taking goodness for granted.
I will not resign to fate but will fight and work towards my dream."

Da Bitch, The Pissing Part - A story about "hits" and "misses"