Use surroundings and situations for betterment

As human beings interacting with many people, we quickly absorb many things from our surroundings; we form new habits, let go of some habits, gain new ideas, and let go of some ideas. While all this is very common, it's essential to know if we are heading in the right direction.  We must question whether people, surroundings, and situations are making us better or bitter. 

We can't just allow ourselves to be carried away without applying our discriminative ability to become a better person than we are. While it's important to improve ourselves, learn new things, and expand our horizons, it's equally important to stick to our values and fundamentals. Flexibility, adaptability, and cooperation should also be coupled with clarity, awareness, and willpower.

Say, for example, if simplicity is your trademark,  be aware that simplicity is a virtue; even if your surroundings are different, don't get pulled by that; at the same time, accept the people and things entirely as is while still being aware not to get pulled down, we should always move towards betterment. Many times, you may not be appreciated, acknowledged, or thanked. In fact, you may face tests in the form of noncooperation or criticism.  But be strong-willed not to become bitter.

There are other times when the pull does not come from our surroundings but from our ego. Say you are a lover by birth; go ahead and keep loving and living, irrespective of the reciprocation from the other end. If helping and caring is your nature, be that way. Don't compete with people because you feel hurt or offended; learn the good things for betterment. 

Be it simplicity, love, care, generosity, or any other thing, the blessing is to live in such consciousness and apply it in our day-to-day life. "The joy of love is love itself. " The same applies to every other virtue. Protect yourself from all kinds of demotivation, confusion, and doubts, and cheerfully keep going to become the best version of yourself.  Let all people, surroundings, and situations help you become a better person and not a bitter person. Don't unquestioningly adopt everything,  but only adapt what is aligned with your goals/ higher purpose.

Be courageous to walk towards your goals and higher purpose, even if you walk alone.