If Only

If only I had_____.

Have you heard yourself start a sentence like that? Sure. We all have. If only I had a new car. If only we lived in a better neighborhood. If only I didn't have to work. If only I didn't have a maxed out credit card.

What is the rest of that sentence? If only I had a new car, I'd be happy? If only we lived in that subdivision, we'd have it made? If only I had enough $, I'd be content?

The real question is: would you be happy or content? When is enough enough?

I contend happiness does not equal stuff.

My challenge: dig deep inside and find what you think would truly make you happy and content. If it's not things, what would it be? Maybe we'll discover "it" is something that we can achieve without spending more $. Maybe it's loosing weight, treating our spouse better, being less critical of our children, choosing to not envy others things.

Find your happiness soon. Try to be content with what you have to work with. Try a smile.

'til later