Many of you might have heard of a comedian named Brian Regan. Let me tell you, he is hilarious. His bits are so relatable, you find yourself quoting his material in everyday life. One of his most popular videos on Youtube is named, "I Walked On the Moon." I would recommend Googling this some time because it is hilarious! (I have also added a link below.)

So, why am I talking about a comedian? Well, it was one of his bits that really got me thinking seriously one night. "I Walked On the Moon" is a scene where Brian basically talks about how people feel the need to be better (or top) other people. He uses the example of when someone tells a story about getting two wisdom teeth pulled another person will 'parachute down, and cut you off at the pass' and tell you about how they had four wisdom teeth pulled. Basically, people have the need to better, and have a sense of superiority.

So why are people like that? We all know that person who can't seem to stop talking about themselves. Brian calls them, "me monsters" because they can only talk about me, myself, and I. Everyone, of course, talks about themselves because we mostly have stories about our own lives. But why must we be better or try to prove ourselves better than others? Pride perhaps? I think that sometimes our own insecurities get the better of us, and when we put ourselves in a superior position we feel better about ourselves. Maybe a better sense of importance. Sometimes we don't even notice it happening right in front of us.

A popular place where this can happen is in a workplace; people can often criticize your work to make themselves feel better about their own. Another example can be a relationship, one person can try to be superior by pointing out the partners flaws and mistakes which make them feel and look better themselves. This problem of putting others down can be found anywhere including places like work, school, or home.

In the Bible, God talks about how the meek and humble will be blessed and inherit the Earth. I think this reflects greatly on this topic. Those who are not striving for superiority and dominant over others are those who are humble and gentle. God blesses them. Don't be a 'me monster', we should be humble and not have the need to put others down. Simply listen and be respectful to others, you do not need to be constantly comparing yourself to others to feel important. You are perfect the way you are, and people will respect you, even more, when you truly believe this fact. Putting others down is not an acceptable way to make yourself feel better.

Brian gives this topic a hilarious spin. His YouTube video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_X0486ynLI