How can I enjoy what I want if I can’t enjoy what I have? Now, this is a sobering question. Can I ever be satisfied or content? My world is rich with opportunity. I am not a refugee fleeing from war; my country is not under physical attack. I don’t suffer from hunger or physical afflictions. (Well, if you don’t count getting much older.) Yet how can I enjoy what I want if I cannot be satisfied with what I have?
I need to appreciate what I have more. It’s not everything I want but what I have is pretty darn comfortable. I should look around me to see all the things that give me small joys: the soft fur of my dog, a kind word from a friend, my eyesight, and hearing.
I need to look for the beauty in the here and now. I find it easy to overlook the things that excited me long ago. What a privilege it is to be able to drive, yet do I let myself be enamored by it? Probably not. Do I take for granted the taste and pleasure of a hot or cool drink in the moment? What would it be like if the nuisance of my Corgi’s barking was silenced by her not being here? Ouch!
What if I could only have what I have now? How can I live in the present and find joy? Please don’t get me wrong; I love to look to the future with hopes and dreams. I want life to get better and continue to create great things for myself and others.
How do I let go of what I don’t have and truly enjoy what I do have?
My life is a delicate dance between desire and satisfaction.
I can reach for the stars while appreciating the ground beneath my feet. Satisfaction isn’t always about grand achievements; it’s often found in small, everyday moments.
How about you? Is there a balance between what you have and what you desire?
Watch for the blind spots.
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