Want Less...

So a while back I posted a poem about wanting less, you can read it here. On Sunday the sermon my minister gave was about what drives you. I got to thinking about what drives me... my children, my husband, obviously, but also my level of professionalism. I love what I do. I am a pretty dedicated professional. I was wondering, do I keep this balanced? Do I give too much to one or the other? Hmmmmm.....

A while back I wrote this poem, and I didn't really know where it came from? Perhaps it will touch you in some way. In the end, answer that question for yourself, "What drives you?"

If I were selfish...

by Sarah Amick

My car would be cleaner

My language would be dirtier

I would always be late;

My bed would always be made

I would never return your calls,

check on you, or listen carefully to your pain;

If I were selfish

My laundry baskets would never be full

I would spend more money on delicate food,

My health would be unimportant but...

my gym membership would be expensive

If I were selfish

I would shop even when things weren't on sale

I would not value holidays, traditions,

or nostalgia

If I were selfish,

I would go on vacation and take pictures,

not of people, but of places.

If I were selfish

I would use the words:

I, my, and me with frequency