I was reading an awesome article today, and in it, the author spoke of the children's story "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". He brings up the fact that in the the story, everyone is so consumed about getting the golden ticket, and feel that their entire future of happiness depends on that golden ticket. He then quotes-
"In their anxiousness, people begin to forget the simple joy they used to find in a candy bar. The candy bar itself becomes an utter disappointment if it does not contain a golden ticket........So many people today are waiting for their own golden ticket—the ticket that they believe holds the key to the happiness they have always dreamed about. For some, the golden ticket may be a perfect marriage; for others, a magazine-cover home or perhaps freedom from stress or worry..........The happiest people I know are not those who find their golden ticket; they are those who, while in pursuit of worthy goals, discover and treasure the beauty and sweetness of the everyday moments. They are the ones who, thread by daily thread, weave a tapestry of gratitude and wonder throughout their lives. These are they who are truly happy."
"In their anxiousness, people begin to forget the simple joy they used to find in a candy bar. The candy bar itself becomes an utter disappointment if it does not contain a golden ticket........So many people today are waiting for their own golden ticket—the ticket that they believe holds the key to the happiness they have always dreamed about. For some, the golden ticket may be a perfect marriage; for others, a magazine-cover home or perhaps freedom from stress or worry..........The happiest people I know are not those who find their golden ticket; they are those who, while in pursuit of worthy goals, discover and treasure the beauty and sweetness of the everyday moments. They are the ones who, thread by daily thread, weave a tapestry of gratitude and wonder throughout their lives. These are they who are truly happy."
Let's be happy with just the chocolate bar, (my mouth is watering already!) I feel that it's so important to be happy with what we have today, right now, and right here! Don't look at the future, and wish for the "someday's". Let's be happy and content with what we have. There are so many things to be grateful for, lets not focus on what we might have or want in the future, and just live today for all it's worth!.....And SMILE!
Now go eat some Chocolate!
Love it Janine! That's my focus every day! I need to blow up and post that quote (and the candy bar) on my wall!
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