More Is Not Always Better
There’s a fine line between being a little hungry, satisfied, and being too full. Given a choice between the three, I’ll take satisfied, of course. Being content is a wonderful thing.
But as I write this, my stomach is growling. I’m hungry, but certainly not starving. When I first noticed the growls, I thought, “Well, that’s good. It’s good to be a little hungry, because that means I didn’t have too much.”
Too much, you see, can be just as dangerous as not enough. Sometimes it can even be more dangerous, depending on the situation.
And I’m not just talking about food here. I’m talking about the things we buy, the amount of work we do for a living, and the desire for bigger and better.
At a certain point, the things we have and do are enough.
They’re worth savoring, and truly appreciating.
What are some of the things you’re grateful for in your life? Things that you have just the right amount of, maybe?
I am grateful for all 6 kids. They are healthy and beautiful.
I’m grateful for our home. It’s small, it’s affordable and it’s just the right amount of space for us.
I’m grateful for my friends. The best money COULDN’T buy!
I am grateful for a great wife (for nearly 43 years), two successful adult children and a career I love.
I’m grateful for all the positive things in my life. I always think of the saying, “one person’s trash is another person’s treasure”, which leads me to think of how things we might dismiss or take for granted would be treasured by many others.
I have learned that SO many times in my life when I was faced with challenging circumstances!
I am grateful that I am able to accommodate all of our needs into the budget with minimal effort.
i could say that i’m grateful for my family and house and job and all of that. and it would be true. but what i’m most grateful for is the fact that i am literate. i have learned so much from books and blogs and magazines and i have the ability to read anything i want whenever i want. reading has enhanced my life in more ways than i could ever express.
It’s so nice to hear what everyone’s grateful for. I’m grateful for my family and all the opportunities I have.