A few nights ago we watched the film As Good As It Gets, which stars Jack Nicholson as an author battling OCD. I’ve seen it several times, but always thoroughly enjoy it.
During one scene, Nicholson stands in the waiting room of his psychiatrist’s office, looks around at those suffering from unknown ills and disorders, and asks the pertinent question, “What if this is as good as it gets?”
That made me think a bit. I’m always looking for something better, banking on someday. Someday we’ll have the house we want, someday we’ll be out of debt, someday we’ll be able to get married.
Even though I don’t think there’s anything wrong with having dreams of a better tomorrow, I do think it’s sad that I can’t live in the moment and be satisfied with what I am currently blessed with.
With the cost of living skyrocketing while the economy goes down the tubes, it is quite possible that this is as good as it gets, so I’m going to try to be a little more thankful and content with all that God has given me.
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I do the same thing, and am trying to be more content with the now.
Brian,
Thanks for the reminder to be grateful and enjoy the blessings. You are one of the God-given blessings in my life.
JimT
@ Alyson: It’s hard isn’t it? All we have to do is take a quick look at the evening news to know how luck we really are.
@ JimT: You are a blessing to me, too. Thanks for making my day with your comment!
Brian, that’s a great attitude. I appreciate that you took the time to write it down and share it.