Spoilt

It is natural to strive for more in one's life. But when must we stop and accept that what we have is more than enough?

Take for example, a typical conversation between two friends. One complains that they have to work one hour extra that day. The other sympathises and relays her own story about how she has to cook and clean for herself that night. How laborious. I stop to think that if this conversation were taken out of its context and placed in a completely different situation, each person's complaints would seem trivial and irrelevant. For example, if these were two professionals conversing whilst in a third world country, or on a battlefield of war, their previous complaints would be blessings!

When do we stop and be content? Why is it so difficult to appreciate what is right in front of us. I have a great life. I am financially stable, I have a flexible job, I have a great lifestyle, I have a long term partner. Why do I take chances and risks that jeopardise that? Why do I strive for something more? Will I ever be happy with what I have or will I keep doing things that give me that "rush", that satisfy my immediate needs but then quickly fade?

I am spoilt. I should be grateful for what I have. I am one of the lucky ones in this world and I should not want for more.