19 March 2012

I heard a quote once that says, "We make a living by what we earn. We make a life by what we give." I think this is really quite accurate. Many people are so focused on money, the material things that are able to be owned, and short-term items that have no real significance. These types of things are hardly permanent...only temporary.
Yet, I don't think that the majority of the world understands this simple fact. In order to be happier, longer, it would make sense to enjoy the little things in the moment, but take with you the important things that will last a lifetime.

What is truly important to someone is different for everyone. While we all have different tastes, I think that there would be certain things that we would all agree on classifying as important. There are many things that I hold dear to my heart that someone else looks upon as insignificant and stupid. The key to holding onto these things would be to just block out the nay-sayers and know that what you're doing is right. In the end, it will not matter how much money you've earned, how many cars, barbies, or boyfriends/girlfriends you've had...it will matter what you've done for the people around you and the world that you live in. It's a place that's worth changing filled with people that are constantly adapting. Give them something to look upon that will make them realize how much money and material things don't matter.