You may feel undeserving today as you look at your life and wonder why others seem to have more assets, social contacts, or accomplishments than you. If you compare yourself to others, you may feel a strong need to indulge in costly luxuries as a way to prove your worth. For every person you consider to be truly blessed, however, there are likely many more that would look at your life with the same awe. Instead of comparing your life to other people's lives, try judging your life by your standards. You may discover today that while you may have less material goods than a neighbor or coworker, you are far more blessed in ways that truly matter to you.

Acknowledging your life's blessings allows you to experience abundance, regardless of how much or how little you have compared to the people your life. Comparisons are essentially meaningless because there will always be someone with more and someone with less than you. If you can evaluate your life within the context of your values, you can appreciate what you have and are. The personal pride you feel as you live your life well will eradicate any desire to compare yourself to others. Avoid comparing yourself to others today, and you will recognize all of your blessings and realize that your life is truly abundant.