Day 112: Peonies

Why is it that we always want what we can't have?

No matter how perfect life seems, there always seems to be something we can't have... Learning to appreciate what you have is one of the most difficult lessons in life. It's easy to say, but... it always seems like there's something missing. Maybe, we can never really be satisfied with what we have? Are we ever really satisfied? Even for those of us that say we are, it seems like there's always that one thing we'd want, but can't have. When I think more about it, if we didn't want other things, we wouldn't be able to dream... and dreaming is a crucial part of life.

Peonies are my favorite, (more than tulips)... but, they're not around all year. They come around in May and June, but would I like them as much if they were around like roses?

I'm getting confused just thinking about it... it's hard to put into words, but this thing that we do with ourselves, it's human. Everybody does it... and everybody thinks about it. The best thing to do is to look at the picture right in front of us, sometimes, and try to figure out if we really do want what we think we want, or is it just the idea of it in our heads... most of the time, our brain is really good at making things up, but, reality, which is what you already have, is not made up. It's here and now, so enjoy it and love it.

Tip of the Day: As they say, "don't take what you have for granted because once it's gone, you might understand how good it was, but what good is it going to do then?"

I'm glad Peonies aren't around the whole year... I get to enjoy them when they are around and appreciate them more.

“One very important aspect of motivation is the willingness to stop and to look at things that no one else has bothered to look at. This simple process of focusing on things that are normally taken for granted is a powerful source of creativity...”

Edward de Bono