Are you truly getting what you deserve?

You know, there's an old saying you get what you deserve, but is that really true? Let's talk about it this time on the Wife's Thoughts podcast. It's time for a virtual campfire sit down with Terry Weiss. Will come to Weiss bought eighty hid ho There, campers, welcome to our virtual campfire sitdown lovingly called Weis's Thoughts. I'm your host, and uh, just real quick, somehousekeeping duties and then we're gonna jump right into today's program. If you want to listen to more episodes of Wife's Thoughts, please Weis's Thoughts dot com. Very easy, just spell my name right w y Ce Weis's Thoughts dot com on your internet browser, tablet, phone, what have you. Or you can go to Purplepitstudios dot com and under the podcast section look for Wife's Thoughts. Also check out the blog while you're there, won't you please It's called Weiss Life. Very very simple. Okay, all they're waiting for you. And hey, if you're enjoying the podcast today, why don't you leave us a positive rating and review. Before we get into today's topic, we've got to do everyone's favorite segment. It's that time again it's time for the wordsmith word all the episode. Oh that's right, where you can impress your friends with your vocabulary knowledge. It's the wordsmith word of the episode, and this week's wordsmith word of the episode is oh, computer generated ai viice. Operos? What is it? Operos? Operos spelled op er os e. It is an adjective involving or displaying much industry or effort. Let's hear it in a sentence or two, shall we? Dana wasn't used to doing operos work outdoors? And how about another one? The project turned out to be a more operos affair than the group thought it would be. All right, give us one more and then we can move along. The course load for medical school can be operos, especially at the beginning. All right, that's this week's wordsmith word of the episode. Operos spelled op e r o s E. It's an adjective involving or displaying much industry or effort. Now you know. Now you're in the know, and you can impress your friends, your colleagues, your acquaintances, your coworkers, your family, whomever, and tell them you heard it right here, right here on this very program wise thoughts shall we all right, it's fut that's right. Resistance is futile, you know it. So let's get into this week's wordsmith word of the episode, shall we. We're going to dive right in and talk about something. Are you getting what you deserve? That's the topic of this week's program on White's thoughts and something I've been thinking about, and you know, it's a question that often makes me, i know, pause and ponder it. Am I really getting what I deserve? Have you thought about this? Have you thought about it? Are you getting what you deserve? I mean, come on, it's a big question, isn't it. It can feel a little I don't know, loaded. I mean, it's just one of those really goofy kind of questions. It's a little weighty, I know. And it's especially you know, when you think about it. It's something that we all really want to think about. So let's just do this. Let's take a deep breath together, feel the warmth of our virtual campfires. Shall we. Let's approach this with curiosity rather than judgment. Let's try that, because observing isn't always about good deeds or bad deeds and deserving either, is it? I mean, it's far more nuanced, far more there, I say human. Now, when we ask am I getting what I deserve? We often look at two main areas, all right, two main areas. First, there's the external, the tangible stuff our careers, our finances, even our relationships, the opportunities that come our way. And yes, sometimes the challenge is too did I work hard enough for that promotion? Am I putting in the effort to nurture my friendships? Did I treat others with kindness and respect? And sometimes things just happen, good or bad that seem to have little or nothing to do with what we did. But then there's the internal landscape. Let's think about that for a second. Here, the emotional and spiritual deserving. Do I feel worthy of happiness? Do I allow myself to feel loved? Do I believe that I deserve peace even when life feels turbulent? This is where it gets really interesting, my friends, because our own internal compass our self worth, plays a huge role in what we believe are entitled to and often what we then receive or allow ourselves more importantly, to receive and feel comfortable with. Now, think about it. How many times have you seen someone who is truly kind and intelligent and hard working consistently face hurdles while another person, perhaps less diligent, seems to sail through life. Just think on that a second, God, how that happens? You know, they may be blessed with easy wins. And it makes you scratch your head, doesn't it. I mean, it makes you wonder if there's a universal scorekeeper, and if so, what the hell kind of tally are they keeping? Right? Well, the simple truth is sometimes no, we are not getting what we deserve. Life, much like the vast, unpredictable wilderness beyond our virtual campfire here, doesn't always play by our rules of fairness. There are external forces, pure dumb luck, both good and bad, and circumstances beyond our control that shape our outcomes. We can give it our all and be the most empathetic person in the room and still face disappointments center even heartbreak. That's just a tough truth, my friends, But it's part of the human experience. But here's where the magic of our campfire conversation comes in, Okay, and how we move beyond just lamenting on the unfairness of it all. The question am I getting what I deserve? Can be profoundly powerful for self reflection and growth, and that's what we talk a lot about on this podcast. For example, if you're consistently feeling overlooked at work instead of just feeling resentful, ask yourself, am I truly putting in the effort? Am I communicating my achievements effect? Am I taking initiative? Or waiting to be told what to do? Sometimes what we deserve is directly linked to the effort, skill, and let's face it, strategic thinking we apply. And sometimes it's about realizing that you might deserve more, but you're simply in the wrong environment to receive it. That's a powerful all a it's sometimes difficult realization. On the flip side, consider your internal sense of deserving. Do you constantly sabotage your own happiness? Many out there do? I've done it in the past myself, Sometimes I feel like I still am. At points? Do you believe you're not worthy of love or success? Even when the evidence here this case is my friend's points to the contrary, I've done it? Have you? Come on, let's be honest. This is where our campfire truly illuminates, because there are the shadows we often cast upon ourselves we might without realizing it, be denying ourselves what we truly deserve because our internal narrative tells us we're not worthy. Now, this isn't about ignoring genuine struggles or pretending everything is perfect. All right, let's just be honest here. It's about self awareness. If you feel like you're not getting what you deserve, ask yourself this, what is my contribution to the situation. What narrative am I telling myself about my own worth? And what steps can I take, even small ones, to shift that narrative or in of my external circumstances. Perhaps you deserve to be treated with more respect in the relationship. Are you setting healthy boundaries, are you communicating your needs clearly but kindly, or are you perhaps enabling the very behavior that makes you feel undeserved. It's not about blame. It's about understanding your power to influence your own life. And what about those moments when we are getting what we deserve, when things align beautifully, when our efforts are genuinely rewarded, when we feel profound sense of peace entering our lives in fulfillment. Ask yourself this question, because I do I try to remember to do this. Do we really truly savor those moments, or do we immediately start looking for the next challenge, the next thing that's not fair. Our human tendency is often to focus on what's lacking. I mean, I do it a lot. I'm sure many of us out here do, right. But on this episode of Voice Thoughts, around the cozy glow of our virtual campfire, I invite you to acknowledge and appreciate those times when the scales do balance in your favor. Those moments, my friends, are gifts, so many dear friends. As we continue and ged gather around our warm digital frames here on this episode of Voice Thoughts, the question are you getting what you deserve? Isn't meant to be accusatory. It's an invitation. I'm inviting you to examine your efforts, your mindset, your environment, and most importantly, your own beautiful, unique perception of self worth. Sometimes you are getting exactly what you deserve and it's a wonderful feeling. Other times you're not, and that's a signal, a call to action, if it were, or perhaps just a moment to practice resilience. And sometimes you're getting something completely unexpected, something that devies all logic, and those are the moments that make us and make life truly magical? What are your thoughts? Are you getting what you deserve? And if not, what sparks of insight have flickered for you around our virtual campfire on this episode. Let this question gently reside within you, prompting reflection and perhaps a little spark of chain. Thanks for joining me today on the podcast. Truly appreciate each and every one of you, and be sure to comment on the program. You can look for me on x at Terry Weiss. 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