This moment finds me struggling hard to appreciate the things I have and to not be consumed by the things I’m missing. The word abnegation comes to mind.
abnegation: the act of renouncing or rejecting something; self-denial
And what do I deny myself? Everything you need a car in Los Angeles and money everywhere to get. And how long do I deny myself? Time and circumstances mostly beyond my control determine how long.
The serenity to accept the things I can not change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. Good words. Still, right now they ring a bit hollow.
