Sometimes I feel guilty ...
@sprite1950 (30461)
Corsham, England
February 27, 2020 1:13am CST
I hear myself complaining about the weather, the traffic and everything else that I find annoying in life and then I start to feel guilty because I have a roof over my head, food on the table and good health. There are people who don't have any of those privileges.
I think complaining about little annoyances in our life is just a human condition and I know that if anything more serious happened it would all fade into non existence.
I need to give myself a good hard kick up the backside and focus on the good things I have rather than the negative. Have a good day everyone!
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
27 Feb 20
I whinged this morning because my dog left a "present" on the floor 
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@JudyEv (382408)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Feb 20
@sprite1950 Oh dear. In that case, I'd be kicking the dog!!
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@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
28 Feb 20
I cannot help but complain about bad stuff, but I learned not to dwell on them. A few years ago, I was not like that, there were things that annoyed me for months.
But I guess that having a grateful mindset is better than a negative one.
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@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
28 Feb 20
@sprite1950 Like you said, it is human condition. Important is not to dwell on negative things.
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
28 Feb 20
@rappeter13 Yes. I'm grumbling this morning because it is pouring with rain yet again and I have to walk my dog
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
28 Feb 20
Definitely. It's hard not to moan about things sometimes. I think we all do it.
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
27 Feb 20
Yes I am grateful for what I have. It's just little things that annoy me.
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
29 Feb 20
@Shavkat Yes we can't help it when life gets us down sometimes.
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@Shavkat (141905)
• Philippines
29 Feb 20
@sprite1950 It's normal to feel annoyed sometimes. I also feel the same way sometimes.
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@moffittjc (128837)
• Gainesville, Florida
28 Feb 20
I always tend to focus on the positive, yet I still find myself complaining about the little things. But one of the ways I help correct that is by reminding myself that there are millions of people on this planet who have way less than I do, are suffering tremendously living in poverty without clean water and adequate food, and yet they wake up every day happy to be alive. I have to remind myself that despite my complaints I should be thankful and grateful for everything God has provided me in my life.
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
28 Feb 20
I guess, but we have become greedy and selfish over time and I think the more we have the more we want. It breaks my heart to see some of those children in third world countries living in war zones .. but I still find time to complain about things that aren't right in my life. I guess I don't care enough.
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
29 Feb 20
@moffittjc I donate to a few charities but there is no way I could give to all deserving causes. I just give to those closest to my heart.
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@moffittjc (128837)
• Gainesville, Florida
28 Feb 20
@sprite1950 I totally understand what you mean.
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@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
27 Feb 20
Sometimes I have to say to myself, "Do you want the kids to sound like you?" If the answer is no, I need to quit complaining.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17243)
• China
27 Feb 20
Yes,we need to spare a thought for others.I love the saying ,Enough is as good as a feast.
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@cmoneyspinner (9218)
• Austin, Texas
27 Feb 20
I am beyond complaining about the weather and the traffic, etc. A few Sundays ago I was in a car accident and I'm thanking God I was able to walk away. My car didn't make it though.
@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
29 Feb 20
I guess not .. but I am particularly bad today
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@Poppylicious (11134)
• United Kingdom
27 Feb 20
It's human nature to grumble about things, especially things we have no control over {like weather and traffic}. Even people, without a roof over their head, or food on the table, would grumble about the weather. I always think grumbling is good. But I'm a natural grumble-r!
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
27 Feb 20
I guess there's no harm in grumbling to ourselves.1 person likes this
@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
27 Feb 20
@sprite1950 I really do understand what you are saying but I also feel a bit different about this subject too sometimes. I know a lot of us are so very lucky but I also believe it's ok to have a whinge here and there. We are human and sometimes certain things can affect us more than others. If we don't have those times where we vent about things, even little things, it can build up and make us explode. Which I think is worse.
It's ok! I understand what you are saying and you're so sweet to say that but I also believe you're entitled to complain about things that are getting to you! 
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
27 Feb 20
You're right when you say I would probably explode if I didn't complain now and then. We all have times when everything seems wrong. A little whinging seems to help.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
28 Feb 20
@sprite1950 I agree with you. 
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@Bensen32 (28658)
• United States
27 Feb 20
It is just human so don't be hard on yourself. Just try to remember to be positive and thankful for the things you do have. We all have those days where we complain about everything. Try to get in the habit of thinking about the good things you have in life each morning. As soon as you get out of bed in the morning try to run down the list of the very simplest things you have that you are happy to have.
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
27 Feb 20
Yes I have been trying to do that. Every time I get annoyed about something I remember how lucky I am to have the life I am living.
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@Bensen32 (28658)
• United States
27 Feb 20
@sprite1950 Sometimes it is hard to stay positive all the time but I do what I can.
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
28 Feb 20
@Bensen32 Yes that's how I feel but I'm lucky I don't get depressed so I have a little grumble and then carry on.
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