Waiting, Saving for a Rainy Day?

Why do we only use good china and special crystal for special occasions? Why do we light candles for special dinners or only for blackouts? Why do dress up for special occasions only? Why do we eat certain foods only on holidays? Why do we only have parties for birthdays? Why do we only get our nails manicured for a wedding? Why do we wait for a once-a-year (or longer) vacation? Why do we say...”...when the kids get older...”? Or “..when we retire...”?

Are things more special if we use them sparingly? Or is it really that we lose appreciation for things over time? Is it possible to forego losing appreciation? Is it possible to really enjoy these things on a more rather than less often time table?

Sometimes it may not be possible to do these things because of money, that is true. So if we work harder and longer, (during which time we will be biding our time), then we can have that money. This is counter productive to happiness,......UNLESS we are enjoying those moments rather than biding our time.

Maybe we think that if we use our china and crystal then they are more likely to be broken. Yes, that is true, so gauging how important that is, is paramount. Perhaps it IS more important to you to make sure that you have a full set of unchipped dishes to use for serving at Christmas. Of course, this could also happen the one time you take them out at Christmas, also. Perhaps you don't want to “wear out” your pretty clothing. But, wouldn't it be more enjoyable to wear them more often and then buy more, even if you buy less expensive clothing?

Life is short. Or long. We don't know which one. Make every moment count. Don't ever bide your time.

All of this is a personal decision. What do you think?