“Gratitude turns what we have into enough.”
– Aesop
The grass is always greener on the other side, but don’t you see the palace you are living on the inside?
Yes, you want that blush, that eyeshadow, but don’t you need those twinkling eyes more?
Yes, you want that expensive haircut and that vanity case full, but don’t you need someone honest showing you the mirror more?
Yes, you crave for those feigned hugs, but don’t you need that thankful embrace of a happy mother more?
Yes, you want those late-night parties where you forget the clock, but don’t you need to clock in hours with someone special before the parties pass the time by?
Yes, you want that Ivy league degree earned by living life on the edge, but don’t you need intellect and kindness more?
Yes, you want all the burgers stacked with cheese and deceit, but don’t you finally need that humble bowl of comfort at home?
Yes, you want to be independent, individualistic, incorrigible, and irresistible, but don’t you need that sense of family when you inexplicably breakdown even more?
Yes, you want a palace, but don’t you just need a place to be?
Yes, you want to be great, but don’t you need to be grateful, even more?
