Playing the ‘my dog’s better than your dog’ game is a constant attempt to remind others and ourselves that we have value and worth. It is also a scarcity mentality and a self-esteem issue. Unfortunately, many people in society promote this dysfunction as character strength. People who are grounded and comfortable in who they are don’t need to play this adolescent game; in fact, it doesn’t even occur to them.
For example, I know my hair is not purple. It doesn’t even occur to me to try to convince others and myself repeatedly that it is not purple. I’m very grounded in the fact that it is not.
This competitive mindset is what we, as a society needs to shift in our awareness so that people can heal and live their lives knowing they have the power. They have always had it. It cannot be taken or given away. You can only choose not to use it. There is plenty of power for everyone. This competitive thing we have going on in our minds will ALWAYS create division in ourselves and others.
(Oh dear, did I tell my age with the ‘my dog’s better than your dog statement’)? 🙂
