“Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.” ~ Lao Tzu
We are programmed to think that what we have right now is not enough. We need things that are bigger, better, faster, shinier, newer. It keeps us striving.
I love striving. I love setting a goal and exceeding it. As I get older, I’m also learning to enjoy where I am right now. I see how much further I have to go. I see the mountain before me and I’m excited to scale it. But I don’t want to miss the glorious views along the way. I want to take it all in and be grateful, content in this moment that I am exactly where I’m supposed to be.
Christa Avampato 