arsinoe

“We live in a world where we have to sacrifice our comfort for the sake of others. Where we have to go an extra mile to meet others' needs. Where we have to dig deep in our resources to please others.

I have gone out of my comfort zone for some people. Some people have gone out of their comfort zone for me. And I'm grateful.

It's life. It's a common thing.

There is no right or wrong to this behaviour. We do it because either we want to or that we must.

By the way, our self-sacrificing service can be unhealthy to us.

Some people burn themselves down trying to keep others warm. Some break their backs trying to carry the whole world. Some break their bones trying to bend backwards for their loved ones.

All these sacrifices are, sometimes, not appreciated. Usually we don't thank the people who go out of their comfort zone to make us feel comfortable.

Again, although it's not okay, it's a common thing. It's another side of life.

To be fair, we must get in touch with our humanity and show gratitude for these sacrifices.

We owe it to so many people. And sometimes we don't even realise it.

Thanks be to God for forgiving our sins — which we repeat.

Thanks to our world leaders and the activists for the work that they do to make our economic life better.

Thanks to our teachers, lecturers, mentors, and role models for shaping our lives.

Thanks to our parents for their continual sacrifices.

Thanks to our friends for their solid support.

Thanks to our children, nephews, and nieces. They allow us to practise discipline and leadership on them.

Thanks to the doctors and nurses who save our lives daily.

Thanks to safety professionals and legal representatives. They protect us and our possessions.

Thanks to our church leaders, spiritual gurus and guides, and meditation partners. They shape our spiritual lives.

Thanks to musicians, actors, writers, poets, and sportspeople for their entertainment.

Thanks to everyone who contributes in a positive way to our society. Whether recognised or not.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!”
― Mitta Xinindlu