Full, But Not Satisfied?
Posted on 06. Apr, 2010 by Angie Wyatt in Blog
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Loading ...“I’m full, but I’m just not satisfied!” Every year, toward the end of our Thanksgiving meal, my Grandma Pursley will
announce this to the table, before loading her plate with a second helping of turkey, noodles and stuffing. The other family members laugh at her sentiment, then quickly follow with their own second portion. I laugh at her predictable Thanksgiving announcement, but this comedic relief also reveals an unsettling truth.
Life often feels this way – – full, but not satisfying. We are constantly stimulated with entertainment, bombarded by technology and fast food is at our fingertips. We live in a world where we have everything we could ever want… we’re full, but are we satisfied?
My Grandpa Pursley is the most grateful person I know. I think it’s because he’s truly satisfied with life. I’ve never once heard him complain about anything. He was raised in a simple life by today’s standards. Recently, I’ve been reading his blogs. It’s cozy like I’m sitting on his lap in front a big fireplace, tugging at his shirt and urging, “tell me another story, grandpa!” I hear about milking the cows, ancient schoolrooms, and the thrill of parachuting out of warplanes. His best childhood Christmas present was a fresh orange!
His simple upbringing reveals to me that the more I have, the more difficult it becomes for me to feel truly satisfied. It’s a world completely foreign to me with my fast-paced, technology-driven gluttonous life. I can so easily begin to lose gratitude for life’s simple pleasures. Now, more than ever, I must fight for gratitude. I must be determined to be grateful, to be truly satisfied.
Spiritual Guidance for a Simplified Life:
1. Prioritize time for prayer and quiet reflection with God. Satisfaction can never be found separate from our spirituality.
2. Make time for simple pleasures like a long walk with a loved one, or a phone call to say, “I love you.”
3. Give to someone in need. This reminds us of our own need for God.
4. Compliment a loved one. Let those around you know that you appreciate them for who they are – not for what they have, or what they can do for you.
5. Receive love when someone offers it to you. Nothing is more selfish than turning down an act of service. We are empty alone, and we need others to help us find satisfaction in life.
How do you find satisfaction and fulfillment in your life? Join our conversation.
Rosemarie
13. Jul, 2010
I’m happy for everything I have during the whole year. We should express gratitude always 12 months a year and continue. Blessings Rosemarie
Jan-Michael
13. Jul, 2010
Angie, a good list of checks on how do I really feel, not just “think” I feel.
Along with your comments on our technology driven speedy lives, I know I have missed too many oportunities to be on His page. Life can pull me aside and so, I am grateful for most everyday, but, I am not full, as I know I could have been more in tune with Him than I was.
I have written earlier how I have planned my Christmas more spiritual and less rushed this year! I blame myself for getting too caught up in the Agenda of me, my family and work..dinners, dinners and more dinners. Too many expectations to visit or receive visitors, like I need to get this done as we missed doing it all year!
So, I have a notebook and I have listed all I think He needs me to do and then what I want to do. Then, everything or invitation that conflcts, I am setting up for the early weeks of the New Year! They will not get done this Christmas but will get done, as a priority, but after His and my time together this season! Then, all else, I have 300 days to get done well; not fitted in but done even better with abundant time.
Thanks for the tips and Bless you and yours.
J-M