We always tend to compare ourselves to other people.We compare ourselves to our colleagues and friends and people all over of our age mate.
The life they live. Fashionable clothes they wear. Friends they have and hung out with. Those in tertiary and those who are working with big companies.
We compare ourselves to those we think are ahead of us in life.
Then reflecting on it makes us sad and blue. We become bitter. And sometimes it feels like you are doing nothing to improve your life.

For once have you thought about your age mates who are dead?
Those who don't have a place to sleep and food to eat?
Those walking on the streets mad?
Those who have to beg before they eat?
Those who can't see?
Those who can't talk for themselves?

Life can be tough. When you feel things are shattered and apart
When you feel you are late and far behind in life. You keep searching and toiling yet suffering keeps visiting you.
You feel doors and opportunities are closed to you. And people questions you about your life and you don't know how to react or explain. Because only you understand what's going on with you. You alone knows what you are sacrificing to be where you are.
But know that life isn't the same.
And there is no one to blame.
It may be long and it might take time
Just work hard and be grateful for what you already have.
A new day is all you need for a new beginning. A new hope to strive.
Dont let that smile fade away. As things would change in time, everything would be fine.
As I always say, breakthroughs have no time and age limit.
Let no one push you with their timeline.
You have yours and your own path,stick to your lane and do what you have to do.
It's just a matter of time.
Keep going.

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