The Simple Things

I can't tell you how many times I wish money wasn't an object. Not because I need to live in a mansion or need to drive a new sports car every day, but rather because I wish that I had the freedom of not worrying about money.  In my alternate universe, I would travel around the world with my family every weekend, fly out to Italy for coffee in the morning, go to Thailand for lunch and Paris for a glass of wine, enjoy some music and art in the evening. On the days that I would stay home, I would be living in a humble victorian styled townhouse. The hallways would have ceiling to floor book shelves that I could continuously choose a different book from. There would be an art studio in the back yard that had just what I needed for that day. No I wouldn't have a nanny or cook or butler, I wouldn't say no to a biweekly visit from a maid however. I wouldn't change how I spend time with my baby or husband, I wouldn't change my habits or daily doings based on the money I have or don't have. 

But because we don't live in an alternate universe, and we live in this world where it is very dependent on money and work, I will enjoy the little things that make me smile and make me happy. Simple things such as getting my nails done, or making my baby coo, or when my husband runs his fingers through my hair and down my neck. My happiness is dependent on my surroundings but the spirit of joy is not. I have the joy of God in my life, so even when I enjoy the simple things, I don't have to depend on them for joy. Happiness is conditional, joy is a state of your spirit. And I am joyous. The Lord has designed my joy and fills my life with joy. So even though I desire the things money can buy, I know that it's the thing that no money can buy that ignites my soul with delight.