What exactly is enough?

I have been thinking a lot about what fills us up. We are all running at such frantic paces. We are always chasing our tails to keep up with a society that wants even more for us and from us. It wants more of our time so we can be better revenue generators, better multi-taskers, and better academically, athletically, socially etc. In return we want the best instruments that will allows us to keep said frantic pace and thus our free time is utilized by searching for the latest electronic gadgets to allow us to do so - and even better than the next guy or gal.

I can tell you that I still am a fan of snail mail. There is nothing like going to the mailbox and getting a card or note in the mail. I've always loved getting mail and love it even more now because I relish that someone 'took the time' to reach out to me. I enjoy the benefits of all of this technology but still try to connect on a human level with people. I am a reluctant texter. If I have something I'd like to talk with you about, expect a call. I won't say I never text, but I truly try to keep it to a minimum.

The effects of all of this 'advancement' is wreaking havoc on our relationships. We are so busy that we keep filling ourselves up with stuff. Even our silence is filled. Advertisers can even reach us in our cars if you have a more recent model that is able to identify the artist and song title playing on your radio. Occasionally messages from advertisers will stream across the display when commercials are playing simultaneously. We are so bombarded with information and are becoming convinced that what the advertisers say the latest thing we need is something we truly need and are entitled to having.

Whew....exhale for a minute. What is it that truly makes you feel satisfied? How do you define a good day? What are the five absolute essential people and things in your life, that if they were taken away would truly leave you unable to survive? I remember reading an article asking if your house caught fire, what would you try to save. The writer replied that he'd try to save the fire. I thought, that seems strange and read on eagerly. He wanted to save the fire so that he could constantly be reminded of what was important. Instead of living as if the fire were behind him, he wanted to live and treasure what was most important to him in the present.

This week take stock of your five most important people and things. Make a list and keep it in your wallet or purse and maybe even try to contact someone on your list in person - either face to face or by phone.

Keep the fire....

Have a great week!

Warmly,
Andrea