by Cassie Howard | May 7, 2018 | Work At Home Mom |
I’ve been hearing that I’m selfish for most of my life because I’ve always been one to continually ask for more. You, too? I don’t understand why people think it’s such a bad thing to always be striving to go to the next level – To reach the next milestone – To smash through the glass ceiling, yet again – And yet, we hear this all the time, don’t we? “Why can’t you just be happy with what you have?” and “You’re being selfish!” and similar questions and statements. How many times have you purchased something and someone commented on how you’re never satisfied, you’re selfish, you’re crazy, you should relax, you should be satisfied with what you have, you always go “overboard”, you’re all about the money… Probably often, right? And the unfortunate thing is that this often comes from our friends and family. Those that are the closest to us, that, in their mind, are trying to protect us. From what, I don’t know. Maybe from hurt in case we lose it all? Maybe from being disappointed that we won’t enjoy what we just invested money on/in? I don’t know. But I do know that when you make comments and ask questions like this, especially when someone spends money on something thay are REALLY excited about, it makes us sad. It makes us feel judged. But mostly, it makes us want to punch you in the face for being dickhead and trying to rain on our parade. I’m grateful that I have people in my life that support me and find excitment and joy in MY excitement and joy....
