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?