…it only looks that way.
The above phrase describes how a lot of unhappy people view the world. They’re unhappy with their current situation and they think others have it better. In reality, the grass isn’t always greener; it only looks that way. I remember looking at a cartoon in the Farm Journal magazine when I was in elementary school which featured a cow named Ada who was standing in her pasture next to a fence post. As Ada looked at the pasture on the other side of the fence, it occurred to her that the grass looked much greener. So, she inserted her head between two layers of barbed wire and began eating the grass in the other pasture. After a while, she bent her neck around the fence post that was next to her and saw another pasture where the grass looked greener still. Once again, she inserted her hear between two layers of barbed wire and began eating; not realizing this apparently greener grass was right next to her feet. The lesson here is that the next time you think someone else has it better than you do; take a good look at where you’re standing. Chances are very good that a lot of other people are thinking that you have it much better than they do
Hey Ross, Pam has a great line that one of her first managers told her at some point: The grass on the other side of the fence may be greener, but it’s just as hard to mow. We’re constantly bombarded with messages that you can get more, you deserve more, it’s easy to get more, no effort involved. I love hearing people talk about “overnight” success – all the while forgetting about the skinned knees, scraped noses, and sleepless nights it took to get there. Have a great day! gm
Hi Ross, I agree with Gary Marinko in the above comment. There is often a lot of sacrifice to obtaining ones goals. That is the nature of most things that are worth the time and effort. Always good to enjoy life given how quickly it goes by. Good day! -Tom