As I sit in my office, I am looking out the window at the sunshine. It is a beautiful afternoon in the mountains. The sun is lighting the valley, and the ridgetops are aglow in its warmth. It appears to be a warm, sunny day; the kind you have in late autumn. But that is from my vantage point. When you go outside, there is a breeze blowing. The air has that chill in it which reminds you that winter is soon upon us. Although it looks warm outside my window, the reality says otherwise.
Life is that way as well. From your vantage point, things seem to be better on the other side. The grass is greener on the other side of the fence. But when we get there, we discover it was just an illusion. I call that the Discontentment Syndrome. The main symptom is we are unhappy where we are. We think things would be better if we were somewhere else, doing something else. The syndrome causes us to not be content where we are in life.
I am not saying that we should just focus on where we are with no dreams or aspirations. Quite the contrary. The Discontentment Syndrome causes us to have NO dreams, goals or aspirations. It causes us to focus on the latest view out our window. It causes us to not be content with just the view. It never allows us to enjoy where we are; it always causes us to focus somewhere else.
Take time today to enjoy life. Stop and enjoy the view out your window. Do not wish to be somewhere else; do not wish to be at another point in life. Take time to enjoy the view where you are. Enjoy your friends; enjoy your family. Enjoy life.
Thanks Ric, sometimes I do find myself looking out the window wondering what if??? I am learning to "Dare to Dream", Our Pastor just preached a series of messages on learning how to dream, its amazing how God always knows what we need and when we need it. I can't wait to read your book, I know I will be blessed.
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