A Narrow parameter

Greetings,

Life has its highs and lows. Stress filled moments. Cliff hanging experiences. Easy going times where everything is alright with the world, and 'Thank God I'm alive!' days.

Above all this chapter, there is one thing that niggles me, and in my opinion has no justification - the perceived entitlement of some to predetermine the future of folk regardless of their ambitions, feelings, objections, etc., etc., etc.

How dare anybody dictate what you should aspire to be. Listen, if one cannot accept another persons choice because one does not agree with it, let it be. If the choice involves risk, give constructive guidance and send them on their way rejoicing for a successful outcome.

Trying to box in, or even worse, block the hopes and dreams of others is to 'turbocharge' them to defy the odds, restore self-esteem, and prove their detractors wrong. It is destructive to deliberately discourage the intention and objectives of an individual. That individual may turn out to be a highly skilled and productive member of society.

Now, let us not get confused with, or excuse, sheer stupidity, failing to think things through, or outright refusal to accept the opinion, and record the mobile position of others. However, all, or part of the above may be taken with either a positive approach as part of healthy robust exchange, or be dismissed completely.

I am saying, allow people to be what they want to be, and to achieve their dream. Who knows, others thirst for success may awaken you out of your lackadaisical/complacent/indifferent attitude to life, and spur you on to fulfill your true potential.

Never set narrow parameters for others, negatively, to suit your ego. The only success in that is to end up within that narrow parameter yourself.

Peace

Grace