Your life… or others’ life?!
Through time I learned that the wisest people are those who learn from others’ mistakes. Does that mean I should not make my own mistakes?
I mean that in a good way of course. We learn through experience and from our wiser older parents, friends, family members and colleagues. But the fact that some of those force their opinions or their own experience on you which spoils your own unique experience is my main concern. One might have a bad situation which has its own dynamics and that person’s unique perception and way of thinking that is completely different from one another.
I’m not talking about the common sense type of advice, I’m talking about stereotyping and generalizing one’s experience to be the guide I should follow while living my OWN life.
Having a broken marriage or worst friendship ever doesn’t mean that one will go through it too. It might be a misfortune if you look at from one side but on the other side you sure had to go through it to learn something that was meant for you and you only to learn from.
Had a talk with a friend this morning which brought this subject to mind. I admire her positive outlook towards life even though she went through some misfortunes in an early age which made her this wise young lady who I’d always find comfort and rational approach towards life and what it presents to me in my daily life.
Bottom line is, I should live my life to the fullest and follow my own instinct.. asking for advice from a wise trustworthy person is a must. But if that person tries to project their own experience on your life without any sound reason then it’s better to make your own history and accept it with its ups and downs. ;-)
