Don’t compare your life with others. There’s no comparison between the sun and the moon. They shine when it’s their time.

It is all too easy to look at the lives of those around us and compare our own accomplishments, our successes, and even our failures. But there’s no use in comparing ourselves to others. The sun and the moon may be beautiful and they both shine brightly, but they shine in different ways, at different times.

Our lives are much the same – we all have unique stories that unfold differently. No two stories are ever exactly the same; instead of trying to emulate someone else’s story, embrace your own and make it the best you can make it. Don’t measure yourself by anyone else’s standards; determine your own success for yourself and know that whatever you decide success looks like for you, it is enough.

Comparing your life with others only leads to feelings of dissatisfaction, envy or unworthiness, so try to resist this urge. Remind yourself often that each person’s story is special and individual. Find solace in knowing that whatever life brings your way will ultimately shape you into the person you are meant to become and that when it’s your time to shine – you will!