Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Green.

I must (shamefully) admit that I'm a little jealous of the lives some people live. I see people all the time who have things that I want and it makes me jealous and a little angry. I work hard. I've been putting not only my husband, but myself through school, and working full time while doing that. I have a calling in the church, and maintain a good relationship with my husband and our families. I feel a sense of entitlement to this life that I think must be better than the one I'm currently living. And at the same time I feel ashamed of myself for thinking this way because I know that I have a good life, and when I'm not overwhelmed with these feelings of "want" I know there is no other life I'd rather have than mine. But I can't help my weakness. That doesn't mean I can't control them, but I can't help them. They're part of who I am. I know there are so many who have it worse off than me. And I'm sure there are people who look at my life and think the same things I think about others. I need to get past this feeling of "needing" things I don't truly need, and get my mind and heart in order with the life God has mapped out for me.

2 comments:

Hope said...

Sista, you are soooo not alone in this. I think we all have moments where we feel "After all this time and work and THIS is all I have to show for it?" But I love your honesty and how you admit knowing the place these feelings come from isn't the right place. You are a great person and I love learning from you!

Whit said...

You're not alone in this, we just need to get past the point of feeling "entitled". Plus I think we appreciate things so much more when we have to "work really hard" for them. I love you sis can't wait to see you tonight!