You Need Help. (So Why Not Give It?)

Sometimes I do wish that I could live in a third world country for a given amount of time--just so that I may fully appreciate what I have.

My parents used to always talk about the things they never had as kids. I'd always say "Of course I appreciate everything I have!" But really, how can you really do so when you have always had it your entire life?

It's impossible.

So throughout life we constantly lose and constantly gain; thereby granting us this true appreciation for what we have, and what we may work to maintain in our lives.

I've spent $500 this month alone on clothes, a weight set, a new guitar, and a new amp. All expensive--but all....truly mine. Bought with my own money. That I earned with my own job. It's a tremendous difference--where one can appreciate something far greater when earned himself as opposed to simply being given it. It's a new experience--and I assume this is only the beginning of independence as far as obtaining what you wish to have on your own accord.

My little voice came up with a neat little proverb on a drive just the other week.

Being independent means
Being in control.

Sweet.