tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37627577.post9094334147858656746..comments2024-02-12T16:32:03.714-08:00Comments on Book of Kells: Signs...Kelli Russell Agodon - Book of Kellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01798460634708905783noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37627577.post-86523523468731387912009-08-16T07:39:40.332-07:002009-08-16T07:39:40.332-07:00Leslie,
That's a great point. There needs t...Leslie, <br /><br />That's a great point. There needs to be a balance or we'll all be poor and fat on keylime pie.<br /><br />I think for me, I tend to keep things from my life because I feel I don't "deserve" it or haven't earned it that I think this post ended up being a talk-to-myself that it's okay to splurge once in a while.<br /><br />The mountain bike I replaced was 17 years old and I paid $120 in 1992...I'm mt biking 3-4 times a week and I still had a difficult time spending the money on myself because I felt as if I was taking it away from the family, I could save it, etc. etc. <br /><br />I'm glad you posted your thoughts on instant gratification because I agree that our culture is a little too comfortable with getting things immediately and it can cause a lot of hardship for many. I'm quite a fan of the PBS show "Affluenza" about how we want more and more and are never satisfied.<br /><br />So thank you for your thoughts. I think I'll respond to them on my blog because yes, there's a difference and there needs to be a balance. I just do not want others to miss out on something important to them because they are waiting for the right time or they feel they don't deserve it or they are afraid of failing.<br /><br />Leslie, very good thoughts! Thank you for adding those to the conversation!Kelli Russell Agodon - Book of Kellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01798460634708905783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37627577.post-88223933894537333302009-08-16T07:14:43.542-07:002009-08-16T07:14:43.542-07:00I agree with you about the signs, but I think ther...I agree with you about the signs, but I think there should be a certain satisfaction that comes from reward after postponed pleasure. <br /><br />We as a culture are so used to having that key lime pie when we want it that we fail to realize we actually <i>shouldn't</i> have it. We don't always deserve the bike or the vacation. And the money we spend at the dinner (I don't get parking tickets) is something others can enjoy with us. <br /><br />Right now, I am jonesing for an electric guitar. But we have one salary, and it's a teacher's, and summer makes us poor. We have several guitars in my house, and another isn't going to make me a better player.<br /><br />So I guess what I suggest is that sometimes our desires are out of place with our needs and are the result of our culture of excess and instant gratification.<br /><br />Why not meet in the middle--set a goal: learning a particularly difficult song, for me; exercising consistently for a week before indulging in pie; matching funds spent on entertainment by putting it in a jar and saving for the bike?<br /><br />Instant gratification doesn't always make us stronger. I am trying to learn that, because it's sure easier to eat the pie. :-)<br /><br />As for Wild Ass Plans, AMEN! <br /><br />Thanks for visiting.fuquinayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05996168855030440765noreply@blogger.com