Having Enough

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There are two ways to get enough. One is to continue to accumulate more and more. The other is to desire less.

G.K. Chesterton

Have you ever thought about what drives us to have more? Why we need a more expensive, newer car, the latest gadget, a bigger house, more money? Does what we have not work? Does our survival depend on it? Or is it simply a matter of social status? Why is it so pressing that we keep up with the Joneses?

We humans are wired to survive. We need shelter. We need food. We need security from those who might harm us. And once we have those bases covered, we need to belong. We need to be needed and we need to know that we can count on others when we need them.

But when do our needs become frivolous? What marks the event when we’ve gone too far? When we must ‘have it’ just for the sake of ‘having it’? When we decide to live outside of our means and willingly fall into debt? When do we cross that line of pure greed that sacrifices our fellow (wo)man’s ability to survive?

~ DIANA’S ENORMOUS BOOK OF QUOTES ~

Using the talents of those around the table

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Use your eyes to see the needs, and use your talents to meet them. ~ unattributed

We all have things we are passionate about and most of us want to make a difference in the world.

We have all been gifted with unique talents and abilities.

And I have been amazed and delighted at how often the passions and talents of people are fortuitously matched; equipping them to accomplish their desired goals.

Even more alluring to me is how people with a common passion and a wide range of talents are drawn to each other to work together toward a common goal.

It’s like a choreographed dance or a beautiful symphony.

How lucky for me, that it happens this way, as that is my passion.

Because I believe we all have a mission and we are equipped with the exact right talents, education, experience and passion to accomplish it.

I believe that every person/skill you need is right there sitting around the table with you and together you can change the world.

 ~ DIANA’S ENORMOUS BOOK OF QUOTES ~

What’s your passion? What unique talent(s) help you to accomplish your goals? How do they complement the talents of your team?