Growing up, I was always looking for the next best thing. Sometimes it was the better toys that my friends had. Other times it was wishing my friends were part of the ‘in-crowd’. I never seemed to be happy with what I had.
However, constantly searching for something better can be a trap. No situation is ever perfect, and no relationship is perfect. Searching for perfection often leaves us feeling dissatisfied. The grass might seem greener on the other side, but relationships thrive when we commit to watering the grass we already have.
Instead of focusing on what might be missing or imagining a more perfect situation, relationship, or possession, try appreciating what you already have. What you have may not be ideal, but someone out there probably wishes they had what you have. The next best thing isn’t always out there — sometimes it’s right in front of you, waiting to be appreciated. So, the moral of the story is – stop looking for the next best thing, start appreciating what you have and water that grass!
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