It is easy to get caught up in the wanting more and better of material things. The Jones' are broke trying to have the best of the best. And guess what? They probably aren't very happy.
We focus on 4 C's to get out of debt, and the hardest one is CONTENTMENT, yet I think it is one of the most important.
I drive a Toyota Corolla. It is a 2013, almost 100,000 km and it's paid off. It was second hand, but great for me. I dream of a new 7 seater SUV and have test drove a few. Then I think why am I doing this? I have 2 kids, and when they have a friend over, a 3rd fits in just fine. My car fits my family and it is safe. I am content.
I love Michael Kors brand. I love good quality shoes, and I have been buying this brand of shoes for ten years and I absolutely love the quality. They feel amazing. Would I love to buy all my clothes there, and my purses? Absolutely. I find many of this brand second hand, great for me! But I feel content and grateful that I have the products I have. I buy the splurge items time to time for me, because I love the item. I am content.
From time to time do I suffer from the bite of the green eye monster? Absolutely. Then I take a step back and talk to my husband about how I am feeling. Life quickly gets put back in check.
I am content with what I have. Would I want a nicer vacation, car and clothing? Absolutely. But I have found CONTENTMENT. And I drive through parts of my town, and realize how blessed I really am. My family has clothes that are clean and fit us. We don't need to walk to get groceries, and we have a roof over our head and feel safe.
I AM BLESSED. I AM CONTENT. Someone else is dreaming of what we have right now.
