In my Coversation Class the other day, we were talking about personalities and what makes us happy, angry, etc. As each person answered the questions, I thought about myself. One of the questions was if we were content with who we are. I've thought often about this question over the past 2 years and I can honestly say I am. It's taken a lot of heartache, stupid mistakes and hatred of myself and the world to get here, but I have. I thought back to the way I was in high school and up until my early 20s. I was a COMPLETELY different person than I am today. I am SO glad that I am. I am genuinely happy with who I am and proud of who I have become!!! I never thought I would like myself, I hated who I was for so long that I didn't think I would ever get out of that frame of mind. I am complete in myself.
Another one of the questions I asked was "What makes you happy?" It's interesting that the things that make you happy depend on where you are in your life. When I lived in the States, the BIG things made me happy, expensive classy clothes, having a beautiful big yard, being able to go to any sports game I wanted whenever I wanted, go to a big shopping mall whenever I wanted, etc. Now, it's the little things!! My son's laugh, my husband's unbelievable ability to be a fabulous father, the fact that I have a patio (a miracle here in Mexico), the fact that I have a roof over my head that doesn't leak, the sound of waves, coke, when I have enough money to go to a movie, that I don't have to wash my clothes by hand: I can rent a washing machine, the fact that I actually have a job, walking and jumping in the puddles of water from the crazy downpour 30 minutes ago and the amazing people that I have met here in Mexico that are so selfless and loving and willing to do anything for us. Yes, those are the little things that make me genuinely happy.
I hope all of you have found content in who you are and where you are at in this life!! Believe me, it's possible to get there!!!
4 comments:
Hi Crystal,
I just wanted to say hello and how nice it was to read this post. I am glad you are finding some peace and contentment in life. It is funny how little we really need to be happy. I am glad you are finding that.
I love you!
Stephanie
Hey lady! It is Bethaney Isom Parkin. I got a link to your blog from Linda Clark Isom's Blog...I hope it is ok that I am taking a peek. Your family is adorable and you look really happy. I have a blog as well but is is private so I would have to email you a link. Shoot me an email with your address and we can keep in touch!
parkin.bethaney@gmail.com It is so cool to see how you are doing.
Crystal~
Thanks for sharing...you have found happiness and I am so happy for you. This post was very touching to read...oh, if all of us could realize what you have figured out, that it's not about the costly appareal and such...the world would be a much better place, I think :)
You look gorgeous! Your entry made me tear up! It is those small things that matter most.
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