No Complaints

Your Actions Are Your Destiny this: Only expect what someone is actually capable of giving—nothing more. If you live by this principle, you’ll never be disappointed with anyone. As someone once said, “The greatest secret to a peaceful life is being realistic.” Hold on to this one simple rule, and you’ll never have a complaint against anyone: “Judge yourself by the same standard with which you judge others.” Often, we get upset with someone’s actions. But if we pause and ask ourselves: “If I were in their place, in that same situation, what would I have done?” We’ll most likely realise that we would’ve done the same. You often fall short of what others expect from you. Then, when others don’t meet your expectations, what right do you have to complain? A person with a complaining nature suffers an added loss—they become resentful towards everyone and find it difficult to trust anyone. If you simply expect the sun to light your path, it will seem like a great blessing. But if you expect it to light your cigarette, and you point it towards the sun, it will start to seem useless to you. The truth is, every person has something to offer, but people give what they choose to give—not what you want to take.