Yes, I did do that.
Comparing myself to others when I know our worlds are so different. Our creativity is different. Our styles are different. Our seasons of life are completely different, but yet I find myself comparing “ME” to “THEM!”
Do you find yourself doing this? Comparing yourself with someone else or in my case it’s a lot of people.
I mean, I find myself getting angry over this at times. Like the other person has no right to be doing great things with their life when my own life is a crazy tornado out of control. This is how my mind can play CRAZY tricks on me. My thinking is this: If my life is a train wreck we should ALL have train wreck lives.
Hello…. WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME???
Of course I bring myself back to reality. Typically it’s over my quiet time in the morning where I can just meditate and I know that in reality while I think my life is a train wreck, it’s not.
I use to hear this topic frequently at business conferences, but honestly I think this applies to ANYONE business or not. Moms, friends, everyday peeps, it applies to them. When I had my babies at home I would compare my parenting styles with other mama’s. Crap, I find myself doing this today. In a matter of seconds I can think I am the worst parent on the planet and the other mom is SO amazing. However, I’m not behind her closed door. Maybe she is hurting, struggling or even thinking the same things as myself.
Stop Comparing!
When will it stop? When will we be so comfortable in our own shoes that we don’t have to compare ourselves to everyone else? I’m not simply talking about our artistic abilities. I’m talking in everything we do. This is something that steals my joy and creativity so quickly. What about you?
What can we do for each other?
- Encouraging each other in all that we do.
- Uplift each other by sending a card, a text or GASP… pick up the phone.
- Loving each other for who we are- we will all never agree. God made us unique. We need to remember that. There is no one like me. There is no one like YOU. We are all special.
So what’s my point today?
I participated in a fantastic swap recently. Like Ah-Mazing! I pulled out all my swaps from the gallon bag and I was blown away at how awesome these cards were.
Want to know what I was thinking? I’m a bit embarrassed.
- Instantly I felt I needed to put my card in the trash-ola. (granted when I was creating it I thought it was the bomb!)
- Instantly I felt an overwhelming sense of frustration and resentment for not having the time they must have to create such beauties.
- Instantly I brought myself back to REALITY! I’m not letting that pesky comparison issue STEAL MY JOY which in turn steals my CREATIVITY.
Again.. I’m Wicked!
Wicked to have these thoughts. Right?
I love my card. I’m going to share it with you. I think you will like it too even if you are not a Halloweenie person. Just think of the play Wicked. It was the BEST.
Friends, do NOT let the comparison bug bring you down. You are beautiful people. You have amazing talents. You are unique because God made you that way. Rejoice in it.
Let’s talk creativity!
I *love* this wicked font. I think Stampin’ Up! should make an entire alphabet set with this font. Now, if I could change one thing on this card… “maybe” I wouldn’t have put a doily on it. But maybe I love the doily? I do love that Happy Haunting Designer Washi Tape. OH MY WORD. BATS!!
The fact that this Howl-o-Ween Treat stamp set has matching framelits makes me giddy. TIME SAVER. It’s a bundle. Which makes it a savings & time saver. #savex2
Lastly, the colors. I just dig these colors together. That Delightful Dijon with the Blackberry Bliss = Yummy!
Okay friends. The moral to my long story today is we will STOP comparing ourselves to anything or anyone. We will NOT let “things” rob us of our greatness. Yes, that’s right… WE ARE GREAT. It’s okay to say that. XO
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21 thoughts on “Comparison! Did I Just Do That?”
I find your topic on point today, I do that to myself often, Thanks for bringing me back to the place I need to be, we are all unique and need to remember that.
Thank you for sharing what was on your heart today. It’s sad that most of the time we hide our feelings behind a smile. I appreciate your honesty and could really relate to what you shared!
Loved your card. I am going to case it. But you are right on with todays blog. We are own worst critics when we do or design a card. You are an amazing person. I am so grateful you are doing your blog. I check it out everyday. Thank you.
Thanks – I needed that. ??
Oops – the ?? we’re supposed to be a heart – lol.
LOL. I think we all feel this way at some point. We can fight back. XO
Thank you Deb. CASE away my friend. That REALLY brings me joy. XOXO
At some point I think we all do it even if it’s only robbing our joy for a second. Lately, it’s been longer than a second. It’s good to recognize it so we can fight back. We are all great in some way. XOXOXO
Great read and so true! Why do we as women continue to do this to ourselves? Chant now…. Don’t compare, don’t compare!!!!
Yes Yes. I need signs up around my house that says that. LOL. XO
Hey! I think you’re talking about the same swap I’m thinking of – swap group 9? I was tickled pink when I saw your name on the list! I tore open the ziploc and yours was right on top. Didn’t even have to see your name – I recognized your amazing style:) Just wanted to share once I saw your throw in the trash comment. Enjoy your day!
Guilty as charged! I was just thinking these same things as I opened a swap group I just did… And about parenting and work and….. Love you for saying it out loud. Thanks for the reminder to stop. Hugs! Oh….and the card is simply fab!
I just had a discussion this weekend with another demonstrator where we lamented “Why can’t we be like her?” You cannot compare yourself to others, it’s like poison. We all have to look withing to find our own goodness, and others will see it, too.
I feel that way a lot after swaps. I work hard on them, love them when I swap and then question myself afterwards. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. And I LOVE your card!
You are amazing. I love it when you speak from the heart. You say so well what others are thinking. Please don’t ever change. I love the card and have since been trying to find the wicked in the catalog. What set is that from? You know I “need” it now after seeing your card!
Cyndi, Thank you. There is no changing this crazy girl. The “wicked” comes from the Holiday Catalog. Page 38. Stamp set is Project Life Seasonal Snapshot 2015. It’s awesome.
Thanks for pairing your inspirational words! You are right, we all have our own insecurities and it’s great when we can remind each other to be supportive! I have always loved your projects! You have a great way of putting things together in such a beautiful way! Know you have fans and keep up the greatness!
Hi Kim
Where did the spider web and the orange diamond stamp come from. Can’t find them. Maynpbe retired? Let me know, this is so stinking cute!
Hi Nancy, I’m so sorry. I didn’t list the stamp set. Total oversight. The diamonds and web come from the Witches’ Night stamp set in the Holiday Catalog. #139708. It’s a photopolymer set. Hope this helps you. XOXOXO
I can’t believe I missed that! Thanks so much! I am going to case your awesome card to send to a few of my best friends. I love your style of creativity! So happy to hear you are back where you love to live. I have known of you for years. I live in Monument, CO, just north of the springs and you were quite the sensation when you lived here! I am just starting to rebuild my business and hope to find the success you did in the area. Once again, you are very talented!
Nancy in Colorado
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