Maybe I just need a time-out.

I let something get to me yesterday that really shouldn't have bothered me. I acted rash and harsh. In the end, I was accused of being "mean" and not appreciating what I have. The precipitating factors of what happened aren't important, but I will say it's part of a board of women that once shared a common thread.

First - the Mean part. Probably right on that one. Maybe not. Who knows? It's her right to think I'm mean. I knew she wouldn't like what I had to say, but I said it anyway. Then I stomped off to my corner.

Second - not appreciating what I have. Here's the thing, we all want different things. I may have things that some really want, some may have what I covet. Do I have it pretty good? You bet. Are there things people don't know about my life that may change how "lucky" they think I am? Possibly. Do we all occasionally need to be reminded that, no matter what, everyone has something good? Yes. Do we always need to be reminded how "good" we have it? No.

Perhaps instead of feeling the need to remind me of how "wonderful" my life is, take a look inside and find the beauty of your own. Rather than comparing, find contentment in where you are. Sure, it may not be exactly what you planned, but it's what you've got. Make the most of it.