ENOUGH!

          So this charming Mary Engelbreit print hangs in our apartment hallway, so that I can see it everyday, and affirm its message:

"TO BE CONTENT WITH WHAT WE POSSESS

IS THE GREATEST AND MOST SECURE

OF RICHES."

          I often need this reminder, when I'm paying bills, sighing over my credit card balance, checking over coupons. wishing I could winter in Florida, negotiating a few dollars off my phone and cable bills, and on and on.

          The Attitude of Gratitude does not always bloom in my crabby soul.  I think that I need more to REALLY be ok.....which is downright silly.  Compared to so much of the world, I live like a queen... like the goddess that I am!  I eat well (TOO well), am gloriously retired on an adequate fixed income, have all the comforts and entertainment that modern technology and restaurant menus can offer.

          More importantly, under the "Best Things in Life are Free" column, I have: 

 with three precious children 

and the same number of precious grandchildren; 

amazing sisters and brothers,

 a Mom still lively at the age of 96, 

so many other great family members, 

a veritable stable of friends and buddies....

my computer and smart phone,

my sense of humor,

my library card,

my writing, 

yes, yes, and yes.

SIGH.

          Still, my "dark side" (reference to Star Wars) will snarl "Yes, but" at odd moments during my day.  That little girl in the Engelbreit inspirational print?  The one eating that bowl of cherries and being soooooooo content with what she has?

          I'd still like to check in on her a few hours later, when all she has are pits!