Sure, complaining feels good for a hot second—like scratching an itch with a cactus. But if all we do is gripe from the couch, the only thing we’re moving is air. Time to stand up, and speak out
Complaining has a place in life. It allows us to vent our feelings and lowers the stress level a couple of degrees. Problem is, the relief is temporary. Complaining doesn’t change the conditions we’re complaining about. Actions do. Whatever the situation that is the source of our complaints we are not powerless. There is something we can do, especially if we live in a free society. We can find ways to get involved. We can vote. We can protest. We can volunteer to work to improve conditions. If we sit on our hands on the sofa and watch the news, the only change that will take place is the movement of time. C’mon, get involved. Make a difference. Do not accept the false narrative that you are powerless.
