Hi all,

@Homeyji. Thanks for commenting. I agree with your phrase "Life is a balance between taking risks and following the guidance of well wishers".  But right now, I haven't gotten to the point where I am comfortable taking risks. I really wish to get to that point though. I usually think about the negative consequences before I do something. And sometimes I even talk myself out of certain situations because I feel that what I have is not good enough. A lot of negativity here.

I read the article that you posted. This phrase the writer wrote "We fear being laughed at because the wealth we own does not match up to the ‘acceptable’ standards of those around us" is really really true. I am guilty of this, there have been times I have bought things that I couldn't really afford because of peer pressure. I look around, everyone has it and I don't wanna be the outcast.

Maybe if we all stop comparing ourselves to others and start being thankful for what we have, I think we will all be a lot happier. :-)

Gdnitez all. I gotta get back to my books; summer finals coming up. Wish me luck. LOL