The world we live in can be harsh, full of anger, fear, doubt, pain and sadness. On the other hand, it can be a beautiful world full of hope, peace, happiness and life. But sometimes it is hard to find the light at the end of the tunnel. No matter what age, race or gender, the world can bite down hard on our delicate skin. It is hard to fight what is around us because some things are just out of our control. So why do we continue to fight things we cannot change? Why fight the world when it will just fight back 10 times harder? Why fight a battle that will leave us weak even if we win? Maybe we shouldn’t be fighting people, ideas or the world. Maybe there is something inside of us that we should be fighting.
Ever wonder if the world is unfair? Is it unfair because that’s just the way it is? Or is it unfair because that is the way it seems? Our minds are complicated, yet powerful. No one can fully control their emotions, however, we can shape the way we think. Why look at the world in a negative way? Why only focus on the bad? Why expect the worst in people? Why, why, why, why? It is difficult to exist in a place where people focus more on what is around them than what is inside of them. If we cannot shape the harshness inside of us, how can we expect the world around us to change?
Some things are not worth the fight; therefore, pick your battles wisely. Don’t waste your breath on the girl across the bar you think is talking about you. Don’t focus your energy on your boyfriend or girlfriend that is treating you like dirt. Don’t try to conquer these demons when you can walk away and rid yourself of them for good. Conquer your inner demons. Focus your energy on fighting what is inside. Focus on yourself because, to be honest, you’re the only person you have every right to control and can control. To make our lives easier to live, we have to stop worrying about other people. Why do we let people get to us? Why should we care what people are doing if it does not affect our lives? It is so easy to get wrapped up in the drama and hype that the people around us inflict. It is so easy to say something bad about someone who is on your last nerves. It is so easy to go along with your inner demons. So, why not try to fight that? Why not focus your energy on something that will help you in the long run?
Conquer from within. Conquer those demons that are haunting you. Whether it be jealousy, hatred, anger or fear, you can win this inner battle. By focusing energy on these internal issues, we can conquer the emotions that make this world so harsh for us to live in. You cannot change people, so why bother trying? Focus on making yourself the person you wish the rest of the world could be like.
