When we're born we are our happiest when we're in our mother's arms. All we want is time with those we love.
As we grow into childhood new toys makes us happy.
In the teen years it takes a new outfit or the latest "cool thing" that all our friends have to make us content.
As a young adult it's a new car, money, and the attention of the opposite sex.
In our thirties and forty's we surround ourselves with lots of "things". Things for the house, the kids, the car, us and our friends.
In our fifties and sixty's it takes more than "things" to make us happy . We don't want to dust, clean or take care of all the "things" we've collected over the years. We slowly begin to rid our lives of "things" and just like in our beginning what we want is time with those we love.
Life is short so spend time with and pay attention to those you love.
"What most people need to learn is how to love people and use things instead of using people and loving things."
Nice quote! So true, especially in our consumerism driven society. I'm sooooooooooooo glad to have such a great family that doesn't over-value things, but truly values time together. I love spending time with my family and with my close friends, love it more than anything else. It's so peaceful and enjoyable just to be with those you care about and whom you know love you, too.
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