I had the opportunity to share a few previous hours this evening with Graham over a few drinks at the Shangri La. An ex-pat living in the city, overseeing some heavy professional responsibilities. He has achieved great success in his career, and has incredible vision for the future. A man of great passion and power, direction and confidence. Only one thing missing...the partner to share his happy ever after.
We shared some incredible conversation, accepting and opening to each others' perspectives. It was another moment for me...another opportunity to learn, to question, to appreciate. Maybe, could it be possible that there is a time in life when pure selfishness is a requirement? When a person must simply let to of the desire to do for others, to please, to shape, to express and to be what someone else expects? What if...tomorrow never comes?
Sadly it's a reality. How many opportunities do we pass up out of guilt that it would be selfish to take? Or is it a matter of perspective. What if not taking the opportunity was selfish? What if it was meant to come along, and meant specifically for you to experience? Everything happens for a reason. It comes down to something pretty simple...perspective.
Have you ever shyed away from a compliment, blushed and changed the subject of downplayed the statement. Why? Did you feel selfish? I have done it, feeling like accepting might communicate that I feel the same. What if you not accepting that compliment actually took away the joy of the person who gave it to you? Food for thought... It is all about perspective.
Stop worrying about what others think, selfishly wasting the precious moments that have been given to you...different perspective ❤
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