After three long years of dreaming, saving, researching and house hunting, my fearless friend bought her first place in Miami! I've heard the painful details and drama that have come along with buying her first home. Sheesh, it's been quite a journey! But as long as the path took, I've heard more stories about the shortcomings along the way then the success (and happiness) of having a beach property in sunny Miami.
She, just like me and probably just like you love to dwell on the exhausting journey instead of basking in the sunlight of a mountaintop life moment.
It's like my trip to Machu Picchu. I had the desire, then came the savings, then the planning, asking off of work, the flights, the train ride to Aguas Calientes, the drive, the hike and then the view. Once I snagged my iconic picture I was like...check. Did it. Done. Next?
What the hell, Veronica? I just experienced a breathtaking view that many people will never see firsthand in their lifetime. I just stood on sacred ground that Inca Indians inhabited centuries ago. I just took in a view where the clouds are at my fingertips and I'm going to walk away like.....yep?!?
Stand there (wherever there is). Inhale. Exhale. Hell, journal the struggle but more importantly journal the feeling of accomplishment. Don't just consume and move onto the next. In the long run quickly moving on brings discontentment, robs you of your joy and devalues the accomplishment.
Same with you. You spent one year restricting your eating, consistently going to the gym and dropped 30 pounds? Share that before and after -ish on Facebook! You paid off our car? Share your proud moment with a close friend. I'm not saying brag for brag sake, I'm saying that we will share our whoa-is-me moments for hours on end, drain the life out of friends until they're the Walking Dead, but we can't elaborate on what's going right?
I know that's not everyone's style, but here's my question: how long do you discuss the wrongs vs discuss the rights? (in a relationship, job, fitness, business, ect) How quickly do you consume the moment instead of enjoying it like an amazing bottle of Malbec accompanied by a hefty plate of charcuterie and cheese?
I'm just saying. Enjoy the moment.
The Chainsmokers - Let You Go
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