1.0 link Rainbow Dash Network http://rainbowdash.net/ Pony (pony) http://rainbowdash.net/pony http://rainbowdash.net/notice/2180740 @<span class="vcard"><a href="http://rainbowdash.net/user/10820" class="url" title="That wierd guy next door"><span class="fn nickname">renovatedkitchen</span></a></span> If you're an elitist then you'll constantly compare yourself to others. I used to be that way subconsciously, but as I worked more with disabled people I realized that achievements and excelling are society's values, not mine. If I were as disabled as the people I help, I'd be happy just to be a positive influence in whatever way I could. There was a 39 year old woman I took care of (with the mind of a 5 year old) who I saw take happiness from her daily work hanging up clothes at a store. She had friends and enjoyed shopping at dollar stores and eating out once per week, and, as long as her staff cared for her, she was happy. I figure I can try to find happiness in satisfying standards set by society which, while good, may be quite difficult or impossible for me to reach, or I can count myself lucky for what I already have, pride, fame, and fortune be damned.. now I'm rambling and off topic, but hopefully I make sense.