Unhealthy Competition

“I was jogging this morning and I noticed a person about 1/2 a kilometre ahead. I could tell he was running a little slower than me and I thought, good, I shall try to catch him. I had about a kilometre before Ineeded to turn off. So I started running faster and faster. Every block, I was gaining on him just a little bit. After just a few minutes I was only about 100 metres behind him, so I really picked up the pace and pushed myself. You would have thought I was running in the last leg of an Olympic competition. I was determined to catch him. Finally, I did it! I caught and passed him. On the inside I felt so good. “I beat him” Of course, he didn’t even know we were racing. After I passed him, I realised I had been so focused on competing against him that I had missed my turn. I had gone nearly six blocks past my turn and I had to turn and go back.” (Uhuru Kenyatta)

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 in doing so we miss out on our own paths to our God given destinies. Even if we manage to “win” the only consolation prize is often a brief massage fix on our rather sensitive ego.

Perharps the greatest problem with unhealthy competition is that its addictive – its a never ending cycle.

The truth is that there will always be somebody ahead of you, someone with a better job, nicer 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, you are not competing with no one.”

Some people are insecure because they pay too much attention to what others are , where others are going, wearing and driving.

Take what God has given you, the height, weight and personality. Dress well and wear it proudly, you’ll be amazed to realize how blessed are you. Stay focused and live a healthy life.

There’s no competition in Destiny because each destiny is unique. Run your own race and wish others well!!

[This story – slightly edited by us – is from unknown source]