Discontented

Too often, I fail to comprehend the splendor of what I have. 

I've been trying to figure out why I take so many things for granted and how to really just be content.

I'm not alone in this struggle.  We live in a world that is constantly telling us to buy more, do more, and to want more.

I've been struggling with how let go of the everyday annoyance that keep me from enjoying the simple things.

Recently while traveling, I asked myself "Why I'm always in a hurry to get there?" "Why don't I have time to stop and take a photo of the sunset or an old building that makes me smile." "Why don't I just enjoy the journey."

I'm always in a rush because I want to get to my destination.  I don't stop and admire life and I am always telling myself ' you can enjoy that later in life.'

As I get older I'm seeing th at I've become more content in certain areas but I have a long way to go in others.

We must live wanting less... In a world that tells us we must want more.

I know I must slow down and learn to be content in the small moments... Just need to keep reminding myself to do so.