Comparison Is The Thief of Joy
Why your misery is rooted in the worship of false idols
Self-comparison is the thief of joy…
In an age of social media, constant comparison to others exacerbates fears of failure and rejection.
Many individuals with low self-esteem and a fear of inadequacy struggle with the constant comparison of themselves to others.
This comparison serves as a thief, robbing them of the joy and contentment they deserve. Social media exacerbates this issue, presenting idealised, false archetypes of satisfaction that only deepen feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt in other people.
This constant comparison perpetuates a vicious cycle of self-criticism and insecurity.
You feel as though you never measure up to the impossible standards set by others, leading you to a pervasive sense of unworthiness.
From this sense of unworthiness you end up seeking constant external validation to minimise the feelings of insecurity, but this only reinforces more negative self-belief because your actions are motivated by insecurity itself, making it even more difficult to break free from the grip of self-comparison.
But there is a solution to breaking this vicious cycle for good…
To overcome the thief of joy, you must first acknowledge the perils of self-comparison and its detrimental effects on your well-being.
You need to confront your core self-beliefs by practising shadow work.
You need to delve deep into parts of yourself that you might be completely unaware of.
These can include repressed emotions, fears, desires, or patterns of behaviour that don't align with your conscious self-image.
You need to confront and realign the false idols and values that you are worshiping by embracing your own journey and to focus on personal growth through humility and virtue rather than the fulfilment of external standards of iniquity.
Self-awareness is the only way to reach this place of self-compassion and gratitude which is essential in breaking free from cycles of self-comparison.
By adopting these strategies, you can reclaim your joy and embrace your unique journey with confidence and self-assurance.
You will no longer measure your worth against others but instead celebrate your accomplishments and cultivate a sense of gratitude and abundance.
Learn how to practise shadow work successfully: