Thoughts from the Cheap Seats

A man is very apt to complain of the ingratitude of those who have risen far above him.
- Samuel Johnson

Society at large and various media outlets make a point of targeting those who have more, holding them to a higher standard and pointing out flaws in character or behavior for the sake of making conversation. The truth is, it simply is not fair to presume that because someone has more, that they are by default prone to being ungrateful.

What does complaining achieve? What to we gain and what impact does complaining have on us and our lives? When we examine our present situations and compare them to those who have more, how does this exercise serve a greater good? Hopefully, those more fortunate examples inspire and lead with positivity, but if not, who are we to complain about their behavior?

The fruits of ingratitude will always be realized. This you can be sure of. We need not file a complaint to ensure that the ungrateful are served their just dues.

Benjamin Franklin wrote, "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do."

If life currently has you situated in the cheap seats, anyone can relate to not wanting to being where you presently are. You perhaps may be grateful to be where you are. But nothing is gained from searching for ingratitude in others. Seek only that which inspires you to do and be more, to move forward, to get better seats in the show called Life.