In the Moment..

In the moment everything seems so pressing. It isn’t until days, weeks, months or even years later that we realize that the things we were so stressed and bothered over truly didn’t matter. One thing I see this the most with is work. Everyone thinks their work is so important. They think they have to be there for their coworkers and work the long hours to be successful, or make the overtime bonuses. But then in the long run they realize something: I worked for two measly, extra hours, and for what? For an extra $50 and to miss my wife’s birthday. Or my child’s ball game. Or my brothers BBQ dinner. Is it really worth it? Does that money actually make you as happy as the memories you could’ve gotten from those activities? How could it? Money can make you happy. It can make you happy in many ways. But five years down the road, you aren’t going to think back and smile thinking about the time you worked extra hours for some paper bills. Money is not what truly makes people happy. Have you ever really had more fun counting your money than being out doing something you love with someone you love? How much more do those little things mean when you can truly enjoy them in the end.