We are living in precarious times. So many people are suffering. Job losses, health issues, unforeseen tragedy.... has it always been this way? Is it just our turn to go through the mill because we are really adults now, or is it harder for our generation than for our parents? It just seems as if so many good people are running into really difficult times. Over the past 2 years my family has had a season of really difficult financial times. Challenging as it has been, it has definitely been a refining season for us. We see our lives differently now. We are so fortunate. We have a beautiful, close, family. We are blessed with truly good friends. We have a warm and welcoming home. I don't yearn for a flashy car, and a huge home. We don't need fancy vacations, and expensive entertainment every weekend. Contentment is the most incredible gift I could have ever asked for. The true definition of contentment for me is, wanting what you have. I wish I could wrap that gift up and give it away, but contentment is a gift you have to give to yourself.
I went to a cool women's networking meeting the other night. It was with an organization called Heartlink . It was at some one's house. An awesome dinner was served. Tables set, lovely hospitality, and about 20 very interesting women were there. We each got 3 minutes to introduce ourselves and tell a bit about our business's. Most of the women knew each other already. Many of the women present had business's that sell through direct marketing. Most of the big ones were represented, and a few new ones I had never heard of but found interesting. There were also women with other business's like insurance, legal services, printing, etc... It is great to meet like minded people, and I can definitely see the benefits of attending regularly. The bad part however, is it leaves you wanting to go shopping! All of a sudden, I MUST have the new mango cutter from Pampered Chef, and I am yearning to freshen up my candles, and I NEED a hole new wardrobe from CABi . ...
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