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Financial comparisons in the society
He is doing better though am older to him
Kabir is a school teacher in a semi rural area in Pohka. He lived with quiet dignity. His family never went hungry, his children were studying in decent schools, and his aging parents were cared for. His responsibilities are not neglected by him in anyway.
A certain evening changed the narratives
At a school reunion , he saw his classmates — in photos and posts — flaunting luxurious lifestyles, expensive cars, tourism vacations, and designer brands. Some were in Canada, while others were in Dubai and other beautiful cities, some were buying villas.
That night, Kabir didn’t sleep.
He laid down awake asking where he went wrong,
Not because he was struggling — but because someone else was seemingly doing better.
Comparison doesn’t always arise from failure. It often creeps in when we feel stable but unseen. There tends to be a unique vibe in fame and recognition. The mindset says;
“Your life is fine, but theirs is better.”
“You have peace, but they have power.”
“You are content, but they are celebrated.”
