Have you ever sat down and thought out what is really important to you? Should it matter what others think? Well...I have I had the opportunity to sit down and ask these same questions of myself. Just because I give advice, comments and opinions does not mean that I don't have these same issues as well.
This last time I sat down to do some soul searching. I asked myself this very question. It startled me for second because the things that I wanted 10 - 20 years ago, I don't want the same things today. Back then, I wanted a good job, to be able to shop where I wanted, to get married and to live happily ever after. What is most important to me today is my faith in God, my family and my business. Now don't get me wrong, I love to shop especially for shoes but it is not my top priority any longer. As far as a good job, it matters but having my own business matters more. Having my own business allows me to contribute my hard blood, sweat, and tears to society. It is much more fulfilling that I could be helping someone shape their lives with my thoughts and words than to be working for someone else. Again, don't get me wrong, I am grateful and blessed that I have a job because it pays the bills but it does not give me the self-gratification that I seek. As far as getting married, I would love to one day if the right man comes along but until then my focus is on what is tangible now.
When you ask yourself what is important to you, it should not matter what others think. If your family is most important to you, then your friends opinions should not outweigh your spouses opinions. If your career is most important for you, then do your best to be great at what you do. It should not matter what your co-workers think. If your most important goal is your children, then do your best to be the best parent you can. It should not matter what others are doing to raise their kids. What should matter is that you are doing what is best for you and them. Just because the family down the street gets their child a PlayStation 3 or Barbie doll house, does not mean that you have to go out and buy one. All that matters is that your children are loved, they have a roof over their heads, they have clothes on their backs, they are being properly educated, they have a strong spiritual standing (for those that believe in a higher source) and that you spend time with them. All the material things can come later.
When you ask yourself what is important to you, what comes to mind? Are you pleased with comes to mind? If not, change it. If you are please with comes to mind, do you cultivate it? Do you give what is important to you any weight? These are some things that I think about in trying to make my life better and I thought I would share with you. I hope you use this to make your lives better.
Well it is time for me to get back to getting ready for the Thanksgiving week. I have family coming into town and I have some cooking to do. I just wanted share this with you while it was on my mind. Remember I love you and there is nothing you can do about it.
