My Darling Daughter,
Beware of getting caught up in the “bright shiny objects syndrome”. That is, becoming so consumed by inconsequential things that may sometimes take you off course, or as some will put it, divert our destiny.
It is easy to get distracted, my dear. You should be mindful to avoid those distractions, which might be attractive but are not necessary for your growth.
In this social media era, it’s harder to be immune to the fabulous and extravagant lives portrayed by people. You may be tempted to strive for the things which will supposedly make your life better. However, if you are on your guard and mindful, you’ll realize that there’s no reason to chase after such goals, as they will not be beneficial for your life.
My dear, we are oftentimes more focused on those things we don’t have instead of focusing on the myriad of blessings we do have. One of my favourite hymns is: Count your blessings. The first stanza goes:
When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.
Count your blessings, name them one by one;
Count your blessings, see what God hath done;
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.
I believe that if you put your focus on the numerous blessings that you have, you’ll find that you have more than enough. This realization will help you maintain your peace of mind because you will come to understand that your desire for more is not a necessity.
There are millions of people in this world who would be grateful for just a piece of what you are blessed with. So, my dear, be thankful for your blessings.
There is a big gap between need and wants. Go after what you need not what you want. Assist others who would gladly exchange places with you.
Remain blessed.
Love you always,
Dad