Gifts & Treasures

How many gifts and treasures are overlooked because our attention is so fiercely focused on what is not available? Christine Mason Miller

I have been reading Christine’s book, Ordinary Sparkling Moments for a few weeks. I love that the book looks and reads like an art journal. Much of what she has written resonates with me as I journey closer to my authentic self. The above quote from the book struck me today as I have been focusing on something that is not currently available to me. It was at one time and that time has passed, yet it still has an invisible hold on my heart. It is easy to get stuck in the past or so focused on the future you do not appreciate right now. Always thinking we are lacking is poison to the mind and soul. You end up thinking something is wrong with you when in fact there is nothing WRONG except your skewed view of what happiness and success is. We need to stop thinking so damn much.

Each of us is unique and will have a unique set of experiences that defines us. The grass may appear greener on their side, when the fact is, it is no greener than yours. Taking action, moves you closer to the life you want and squash the comparison bug. Believe me, I know it is not easy, but I am willing to give it a genuine try before I have a pity party about how my life sucks.