In life, no matter how hard we try, we can never please everyone. People will always have something to say, whether we do good or bad. Some will appreciate us, while others will find fault in everything we do. My late grandmother used to say, “Even if you kill yourself for some people, they still won’t appreciate you.” And that saying remains true to this day.
We live in a world where people’s opinions often shape how we live our lives. Many forget that the moment you start trying to please everyone, you lose yourself in the process. It’s better to be real and at peace with your choices than to live pretending just to earn approval. Those who truly love you will stay, and those who don’t will still find reasons to complain.
Earlier today, I came across a sad story online about a young man of 28 who took his own life by drinking Sniper. Reports said his parents had been comparing him to others, telling him how, at his age, he should have achieved something meaningful or made more money. This constant comparison broke him down emotionally. He lost hope and gave up on himself. It’s heartbreaking that instead of finding comfort from his parents, he met more pressure and pain.
This tragic story made me reflect deeply. Who should be blamed—the boy, his parents, or the society that measures success only by wealth? We live in a time when money has become the measure of worth. People no longer care how someone makes it, as long as they can show it off. Society celebrates riches but forgets about values, hard work, and patience. Many parents now push their children into depression unknowingly by comparing them to others.
Every person has a different path and timing in life. Some move fast, others slow, but that doesn’t mean one will not arrive at their destination eventually. Parents should learn to guide with love and not pressure. A kind word can heal a broken heart, but harsh words can destroy a fragile mind.
Today, as I sat at home feeling unwell and unable to go to work, I thought about how unfair life can sometimes be. Some people have everything, while others struggle just to survive. I told my husband that the world would be a better place if we all cared a little more for one another. There’s no harm in helping someone in need. Even a small act of kindness can bring light to someone’s darkest day.
At the end of it all, this life is temporary. We gain nothing by mocking or comparing others. Instead, we should learn to lift each other up. If we can’t help, we shouldn’t hurt. Let’s choose to live with love, compassion, and understanding. Because truly, we can’t please everyone, but we can live in such a way that we never lose ourselves trying to.