Choosing to Celebrate the Good in Myself

In life, most of the time, we find it easier to discuss the issues we experience, the sufferings we undergo, and the errors we commit. Sitting together, people will be complaining about money, family or how life is not fair. And yet not many of us pause to discuss the good things. We do not take time to praise ourselves even when we should. In my opinion, the celebration of the good is significant as it makes us remember that we are people, we have some accomplishments, and that we should not give up.

I can say that I am kind, which is one of the good things about me. Being nice does not mean possessing ample money or being wealthy but having a heart of giving care to people. I have quite often found myself in a situation where a person needed something, and despite the fact that I did not have much to offer, I still gave the little I had.

It might be something to eat or it might be time or it may be a word of encouragement. I am aware that just one act of kindness can transform a day of someone. Being nice has assisted me to find friends, to establish rapport with other people, and to enjoy tranquility in myself.

Discipline is another positive thing that I rejoice in myself. It is not easy, particularly in Nigeria, and one area that has assisted me to do this is the ability to learn how to discipline myself. The fitting in of being able to control myself though I do not feel like it is what I imply by discipline. Indicatively, when I have a goal I struggle to be able to maintain that goal even when it becomes lengthy or I become weary. Discipline has assisted me in saving money, continuing my learning and being focused. It is not very easy, yet it is something I am proud of.

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I can also describe myself as a non-giver. Challenges will always come. I fall short and sometimes I lose, however, I do not give up. I once tried something new and this did not go the first time. I was angry, however, I remembered that nothing good can be attained without struggle. I continued trying and I later succeeded. It is that spirit of never giving up that I do celebrate about myself. It has also taught me patience, courage and the importance of hard work.

Another thing that I like about myself is creativity. I prefer thinking out of the box. I like writing, making content and discovering new solutions to problems. I attempt to look at them in a new light even where the appearance is normal. Creativity has assisted me in expressing myself and also in adding value to others. I think every human being has some gift and the gift that I have is creativity.

The other positive aspect about me is the manner in which I value small things. Certain individuals will never be satisfied until something huge occurs, but I have developed the habit of trying to realize that the little things make me happy. It may be the smile of a child, a good meal or even the sound of rain. In my opinion, not all things make people happy but learning to see the good things in ordinary life makes one a happy person.

My passion for learning is also one of the most interesting aspects about me. I am inquisitive and I would always love to learn more. In my opinion, knowledge is power and the better I can learn the more chances I can create to myself. I love the process of growth whether it is reading, listening or practicing. This learning passion has enabled me to become a better person and has created an opportunity that I never anticipated.

My forgiveness power is another thing I rejoice in. There are people who will hurt you with or without the intention of doing so, it is life. And unless we continue clinging to all the pain, we will not move. I have decided to become a forgiver not because it is not a challenging task but because it gives me peace. Being able to forgive others has helped me to get out of bitterness and has enabled me to have a light heart.

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But best of all, I rejoice that I am a hopeful person. It is even in times of the hardest, when I think that tomorrow can be better. Hope is what keeps me moving. When I see what happens in the country, I can tell that there are a lot of things to complain about, however, I prefer to think that there are also things to dream about. Hope is the reason why I get up every day and have another go.

To sum up, the good is not prideful when it is celebrated, but rather grateful. It is all about being able to look at yourself and say yes, I may not be flawless, there are still beautiful things about me. In my case, I can boast of my kindness, discipline, perseverance, creativity, capacity to appreciate little things, love to learn, forgiving nature, and optimistic heart. These attributes make me remember that regardless of the things I experience, there is something to be thankful about. I think we all have something good within us and the more we celebrate about it the more power we would get to confront life.