So today I heard the words just “one more” and it made me think about a time when I really wanted just one more sweet, one more minute of football, one more hour to stay up late.
We often feel like getting that "one more" thing is going to make us super happy. But is that really true? Or could asking for "one more" all the time actually make us feel kind of sad or always wanting even more?
Imagine every time you see a cool ad for the latest toy, game, or pair of shoes, and it seems like you just have to have it. Ads are tricky like that; they make us feel like we're missing something super important. But when we get that thing, are we happier forever? Or do we just start looking for the next "one more" thing?
People are pretty good at looking around and seeing what others have. (I know I’ve done it many times) It's normal – it's kind of how we figure out what's cool or not. But when we're always comparing and trying to keep up, we might not notice the cool stuff we already have. What if we took a moment to enjoy what's right in front of us?
Let's think differently. What if we're already surrounded by enough cool stuff to be happy? This doesn't mean we stop trying new things or getting better at stuff. It just means we also learn to be thankful for what we've got. Enough isn't about a number; it's about feeling just right with what you have and who you are.
Choosing to be happy with enough doesn't stop us from growing or learning. It's really about enjoying what's happening right now, the friends we have, the games we play, the nature around us, and all the things we can make and imagine.
And guess what? When we're cool with enough, we help the planet because we're not using up so much stuff. We make things fairer for everyone because we're not trying to grab all the toys for ourselves. We even feel better, with less stress about always trying to get more.
But let's be real, wanting "one more" is kind of hard to ignore. It's everywhere, and sometimes it feels like everyone is racing to get it. The big trick is to ask ourselves: do we want it because it's really going to make us happy, or just because it's the next thing to get? It's about figuring out what we really need and what's just extra.
So, next time you're thinking about that "one more" thing, take a minute. Look around at all the awesome stuff you already have, the fun you can have right now, and remember that sometimes, enough is the perfect amount to be happy.