Over the past few years I have encountered a number of people who are not satisfied with their lives. I wonder if they could see themselves the way others see them, if they would alter their own attitude and/or actions. I sincerely doubt it.
One of such people is a woman that continually complains about her husband who she thinks does nothing at home but play video games. Whenever I see her she goes off again. It would not be so bad except she uses a very whiney attitude. She whines about her job, her husband, her family, and her position in society. Rather than use her energy in building up her situation, she uses it to tear down her whole environment. She wants a "magic solution" to cure her complaints. It would be entertaining to secretly video her exchanges with others just to be able to play it for her. I'm sure it would cause anger and embarrassment.
Another person is a man who continually complains about his position within the company for which he works. "Nothing ever goes right. Nobody does their job. Management doesn't understand. Employees are not required to comply with instruction". The list goes on and on. Again this gentleman employs a whiney voice when he is speaking. Again he looks for the "magic solution" to his complaints.
I am at a loss as to why I have become the listening post for people who routinely complain about their circumstance. Why is it that I attract such people?
I have been tempted to exclaim loudly..."For heaven's sake, GROW UP! You and only you (along with Jesus Christ) can improve your station in life. You entered into your situation yourself. Now, go create your own environment within which you can be satisfied. Turn your lemons into satisfying lemonade. Nobody else can do that for you."
I know....I'd lose friends. But GOOD GRIEF!
I may not be the person to whine to. I am extremely satisfied with my position in life. There is very little for me to complain about. I chose the perfect spouse (for me) with whom I have lived nearly 43 years and who has largely raised 7 intelligent, caring, supportive children (with a little help from me). I retired from a company with which I have had a wonderful relationship.
Oh, I could complain about health, wealth, or political conditions in our nation (and I do from time to time), but I have been blessed all my life. Heavenly Father has been very good to me. I wonder why I have been chosen for such blessings.
-30-
