What do we value most in our lives? Not to go all Fight Club on you guys, but this question popped into my head today while browsing the interwebs. Today just happens to be my 9 year anniversary with Bug. Earlier we were talking and I told him the things I look forward to when getting older. Mainly my hope is that we will run around pranking people like on Betty White's Off Their Rockers. But I also look forward to eating soft foods while guessing the answers to things on the game show network. Which brings me back to my question. What do we value most in life? What is it that we look forward to at the end of the day? What do we hope to get out of life?
Sure a nice job and cushy life style is appealing to all. I even try to convince Clay to call out frequently to spend the day with me. We dream of a day when we win the lottery, pay off the debt, and stay home together. But it's not the money I desire (although it would help with some of my stressful things in life). It's the time.
I spend hours at a time on Pinterest. It's my favorite way to hoard (I am currently sitting at 34 boards with over 3000 pins). I look at all kinds of stuff. Crafts, houses, people, nerd stuff, clothes, humor sites, food. The list is endless. I like the things I pin (obviously or I wouldn't pin them). I like to see the creativity others have. I enjoy seeing things people wear or say, or how they decorate a house. There's something appealing to me in the form of self expression and the art of it. I often find myself jealous of others for multiple reasons (ie.-I wish I had thought of that! What a cute outfit! What a great way to organize! Why can't I pair outfits that great!?) What I really admire though is the fearless nature in which all of these people do these things. Like they live life with no fear of consequence, or judgement. Just so....free. If you think I've gone on a tangent, just stay with me here. The other thing I value in life is free spirits.
Having a free spirit means so much to me. Those two words have more meaning to me than most. Living without worrying about what people think of you! This was something I had to learn about. I had to practice not caring. It was definitely a journey (much to long for this page, but perhaps in the future, we can discuss my journey and how I pulled myself out of the pit). I'm still working on it. I enjoy looking a certain way, doing certain things. But to do them for the sole purpose of because I enjoy it? This is still something I need to work on.
I also really value creativity. The ability to see one thing, then make it something different? Amazeballs! In fact, I have an entire board dedicated to Great Ideas. It's my why didn't I think of that board. You can view it here. I love when people let their brains go to that place that allows them to see things differently. I absolutely love it.
So really, what do we value most in life? I really value time. It means more to me than having the nicest house, no debt, fancy cars, vacations, endless gifts. If people were willing to spend more time with loved ones or even doing what they loved (rather than expectations), I feel we'd all be a lot happier. Free Spirits. To live courageously, fearlessly and freely is something I truly admire. I really aim to do this more often. I just know I will be happier and healthier if I do so. And finally creativity. To let your brain see no ranges, no walls, no limits. I love this.
I'm sure if I kept pondering this and kept writing, I could go on for days. I would come up with a huge list of what I deem most important. What I hope to get out of life. What I love. What really means something to me. Instead of boring you with an enormous post however, I will invite you to do some self reflection. Find out what really has meaning in your life. I promise you, self reflection is going to make you feel sooooo much better.
Until next time lovelies.
xoxoxoxo
Trista
My name is Trista, I'm a 28 year old married nerd. This blog is just to help outlet some of the my experiences and share them with you. Feel free to share and comment as needed. I hope we can help each other i this turbulent thing called Life.
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