I was ironing a shirt the other day, using a towel and my kitchen table in lieu of an ironing board. And I thought, This is ridiculous. Fact: In April of 1892, Sarah Boone had the same thought. And she patented the ironing board. Smart lady. In 1988, Lonnie Johnson invented the Supersoaker (he was likely fed up with using a turkey baster). Samuel Morse gave us the telegraph. Whitcomb L. Judson invented the zipper (where would we be without the zipper?). Alexander Graham Bell, Susan B. Anthony, Thomas Edison, MLK, Henry Ford... they all had the same idea: THERE HAS TO BE SOMETHING BETTER.
Think back to all the great inventions and ideas throughout history. Think of the revolutions (for the better), the changes in world views (i.e. the world isn't flat). Nothing good in the history of the world has ever happened as a result of saying, "Things are fine the way they are." Every single positive change throughout history has only come about because someone said, "This can't be all there is. I/we deserve something better than this." Sometimes these changes are a long time coming, and it's difficult to say exactly why it takes so long to initiate a very necessary change.
It's hard to look back at some of the situations I've been in, jobs/relationships/etc, and see now just how blind I was to the reality of what I was dealing with. I look back at those situations and wonder why I didn't realize that I deserved something better, or that I was worth more. Why are we so afraid sometimes to wake up and see our surroundings for what they really are?
If you ever find yourself asking, "Do I deserve better than this?", chances are you probably do, otherwise you wouldn't even be asking the question in the first place. It's a harsh truth to face, sometimes, when we realize that we're in an undesirable spot. But I believe that every individual with an open mind and a good heart is destined to have a happy and peaceful life. If you think there's something better for you out there, go for it. Make a positive change in your life. Sure, it will take a little bit of courage and a lot of faith, but it's worth it. Unflatten your world and find that "something better." You'll be happy you did :)
Think back to all the great inventions and ideas throughout history. Think of the revolutions (for the better), the changes in world views (i.e. the world isn't flat). Nothing good in the history of the world has ever happened as a result of saying, "Things are fine the way they are." Every single positive change throughout history has only come about because someone said, "This can't be all there is. I/we deserve something better than this." Sometimes these changes are a long time coming, and it's difficult to say exactly why it takes so long to initiate a very necessary change.
It's hard to look back at some of the situations I've been in, jobs/relationships/etc, and see now just how blind I was to the reality of what I was dealing with. I look back at those situations and wonder why I didn't realize that I deserved something better, or that I was worth more. Why are we so afraid sometimes to wake up and see our surroundings for what they really are?
If you ever find yourself asking, "Do I deserve better than this?", chances are you probably do, otherwise you wouldn't even be asking the question in the first place. It's a harsh truth to face, sometimes, when we realize that we're in an undesirable spot. But I believe that every individual with an open mind and a good heart is destined to have a happy and peaceful life. If you think there's something better for you out there, go for it. Make a positive change in your life. Sure, it will take a little bit of courage and a lot of faith, but it's worth it. Unflatten your world and find that "something better." You'll be happy you did :)
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