I hate complaning about stupid shit – and I feel like I dwell on nonsense all the time. I dont feel like I fall prey to materialism – although I’m always shopping, so maybe I am what I claim to loathe (a mindless consumer).
Anyhow, minus my shopping compulsion, over the past few weeks I’ve been able to reevaluate whats really important in life. This was due the people that I have been working/serving at work. On thanksgiving I met a mother and four children living n a shelter, since then (and on Xmas ans New years) I have been trying to help them find a home. Its been really devastating seeing these four children (ranging ages 17 years – 3 months) spend the holidays in confined, dirty and degrating shelters. They Do Not deserve that… but I guess no one really does. One things for sure, the system is failing miserably, because they are only one of MANY families living like that.
Anyway, having one more pair of jeans, or another lip gloss is not going to make me any happier or a better person, in that case. Being with family, having your health, having a roof over your head, and caring about others (especially those in most need), that is what really matters…
And so I am tempted to check this one off my list, but its not until I: 1) stop complaning about shit, 2) stop shopping compulsively, and 3) Spend quality time with others, then I will cross this one off….
