Sometimes I wonder.............what is wrong with me? Perhaps, my logic/view of the world is slightly off!!
Today, my husband purchased a new car for me! The car that I have been wanting for years. Yet, the reality is - I was more excited about a shopping trip to HOBBY LOBBY!!! Yes, I must be out of my mind..........
Now, we don't have a Hobby Lobby near where I live. And after 10 minutes in the store, I am - calling my girlfriend Sheila-bursting with excitement. See, we both love Hobby Lobby. I gave her a blow by blow account of all the great things in the store. I told her about all the great sale prices and what I have scored. We gushed over the store for 10 minutes.
During the conversation, I never mentioned the car at all. Never entered my mind. Maybe it is that I don't want to brag or appear to be a show-off?
Yet, that isn't it either. The deal is this- it is the simple things in life that make me happy: the thrill of the hunt , a good bargain, new craft supplies, a floral arrangement bought at the grocery store, a day at the beach, a good book, an evening with an old friend.
It isn't about the bright shinny vehicle with the hefty price tag. It is about the little things and being able to see the forest for the trees. I have to keep reminding myself of that.
If Charlie read this -he might say "well, send the car back." I don't want him to think that I am not excited and grateful. But, I cannot lose my perspective about what is trully important-the little things that define who I am-and simply make me happy. Maybe, it is time to ask ourselves:
What defines who we are?
What makes us happy?
What is our passion?
It's never too late to rediscover ours today.
DREAMS COME IN A SIZE TOO BIG-SO WE CAN GROW INTO THEM!
