A man was jogging in morning and he noticed a person about 1/3 a mile ahead. he could tell him that he was running a little slower than him and he thought, good, he will try to catch him. He had about a half mile before he needed to turn off. So he started running faster and faster.
Every block, he was gaining on him just a little bit. After just a few minutes he was only about 300 feet behind him, so he really picked up the pace and pushed himself. You would have thought that he was running in the last leg of an Olympic competition. he was determined to catch him.
Finally, he did it! he caught and passed him. On the inside, he felt so good. "he beat him" Of course, he didn't even know that they were racing. After he passed him, he realized that he had been so focused on competing against him that he had missed his turn. He had gone nearly six blocks past his turn and he had to turn and go back.
Isn't that what happens in life when we focus on competing with co-workers, neighbours, friends, family, trying to outdo them or trying to prove that we are more successful or more important?
We spend our time and energy running after them and we miss out on our own paths to our given destinies. The problem with unhealthy competition is that it's a never ending cycle.
There will always be somebody ahead of you, someone with a better job, better car, more money in the bank, more education, a prettier wife, a more handsome husband, better behaved children, etc. But realize that 'You can be the best that you can be, when you are not competing with anyone.'
Some people are insecure because they pay too much attention to what others are, where others are going, wearing and driving. Take whatever you have, the height, weight and personality. Dress well and wear it proudly, you'll be blessed by it. Stay focused and live a healthy life. There is no competition in Destiny.
Run your own race and wish others well.
