i will survive

I've recently witnessed a form of (what appears to me to be) a crazy competition.  

I refer to it as the, "Who Can Survive More in Life?" competition.  It seems to have a particular appeal to women . . . as we try to demonstrate our competency, our determination & our sheer ability to overcome whatever life throws at us.  There is a certain "badge of honor" we wear for our ability to do/be MORE of whatever comes our way.  We tend to white knuckle our way through life - relationships, parenting, jobs, social networks etc. as some sort of maneuver to demonstrate some sort of superiority.

While I used to subscribe to this particular competition (especially in my 20's) with absolute vigor, I no longer have any desire whatsoever to even participate (much less win).  I used to spend countless hours trying to prove my tenacity & worth (what I was trying to prove, I'm not sure).  But now, I find it exhausting to even enter the competition - which I find hilarious (since once upon a time, I was the queen of this comical competition).

Though this competition takes many forms, here are my top three favorites:

• "I can work harder & accomplish WAY more than you"
• "I have more kids & that's better than your one (who still naps - you slouch)"
• "I can withstand far more stress in my life than you can"

YEP!  It's true.  You win.  And I'll be happy to let you :-)