On wanting more.
Of course I have asked myself, “Why can’t I have more than what I already do?” Often times, I question my abilities, my possessions & or simply myselfand overlook the reality of their existence, as well as mine.
There are times, where I ask myself, am I not deserving enough for something better? For something or things much more than what I have in my grasp? I wonder, do I not deserve a better job, a better education, a better salary?
I deserve to be happy right?
Maybe on a more shallow end, there are moments I ask for a better car, or a better place to live? Or a ton more clothes to wear or more expensive make up, anything & everything better than what I am currently settling for. Everyday, I think about so many new wants & so many ways I try to convince myself that I need this, I need that to bring me joy.
Suddenly, I stop & think & slap myself for those so many moments I am being self-centered & dissatisfied. Why must it take so long for me to realize that spending time thinking about that things & want, I fail to give thanks to the things I have. Although there is nothing ever wrong with wanting more for yourself, but what if, just what if what you already have isenough? What if what you can have & what you can offer to yourself is enough to really make you happy?
Sometimes, I tend to use the ‘cause I can be happier’ excuse, but if you think about it, it is what you make it to be. I find that I can never truly find happiness unless I take the time to actually stop & stare at what’s right in front of me. How can I be satisfied if I continue to overlook what’s right there, in place of searching for something that isn’t?
Like Aristotle said, “Happiness belongs to the self-sufficient.” It’s true being happy does not mean everything is perfect, all situations & thing are flawless. Finding happiness is accepting the imperfection laid right in front of you, taking them in & loving them the best that you could.
So the next time I think aboutwanting a better paying job, or them new pair of boots, I want to stop & think the true essence of happiness, and appreciate the fact that I have food on the table & I have a roof over my head. I want to stop & be grateful for what I have blessed with. There’s a good reason why I have what I have & I don’t what I don’t & quite frankly, I have never ever been happier with my life.
Of course I have asked myself, “Why can’t I have more than what I already do?” Often times, I question my abilities, my possessions & or simply myselfand overlook the reality of their existence, as well as mine.
There are times, where I ask myself, am I not deserving enough for something better? For something or things much more than what I have in my grasp? I wonder, do I not deserve a better job, a better education, a better salary?
I deserve to be happy right?
Maybe on a more shallow end, there are moments I ask for a better car, or a better place to live? Or a ton more clothes to wear or more expensive make up, anything & everything better than what I am currently settling for. Everyday, I think about so many new wants & so many ways I try to convince myself that I need this, I need that to bring me joy.
Suddenly, I stop & think & slap myself for those so many moments I am being self-centered & dissatisfied. Why must it take so long for me to realize that spending time thinking about that things & want, I fail to give thanks to the things I have. Although there is nothing ever wrong with wanting more for yourself, but what if, just what if what you already have isenough? What if what you can have & what you can offer to yourself is enough to really make you happy?
Sometimes, I tend to use the ‘cause I can be happier’ excuse, but if you think about it, it is what you make it to be. I find that I can never truly find happiness unless I take the time to actually stop & stare at what’s right in front of me. How can I be satisfied if I continue to overlook what’s right there, in place of searching for something that isn’t?
Like Aristotle said, “Happiness belongs to the self-sufficient.” It’s true being happy does not mean everything is perfect, all situations & thing are flawless. Finding happiness is accepting the imperfection laid right in front of you, taking them in & loving them the best that you could.
So the next time I think aboutwanting a better paying job, or them new pair of boots, I want to stop & think the true essence of happiness, and appreciate the fact that I have food on the table & I have a roof over my head. I want to stop & be grateful for what I have blessed with. There’s a good reason why I have what I have & I don’t what I don’t & quite frankly, I have never ever been happier with my life.
