Again, I posted this on my other blog, Becoming the You, but I wanted to post it here too
Though Patti uses this in reference to finding love, the quote is really all about life and being ourselves. We always want people to think the best of us, but how can they do that if all we care about and concentrate on are the material and superficial aspects of life? There are other ways to show our desire and love for life than just money, success, and being on top. Though our passions may lend to these eventually, our passions should be our priorities, not being rich and being on top. As Patti also says, leading with your "business foot" gets you no where. People don't want to hear your brag about how well your business is doing or how much money you're making. That makes you look boring, self centered, and one dimensional. Talk about things that interest you, focus on your passions and make happiness a priority in life. Success will follow and you may find yourself in a better place all together.
I think that since moving out, I have really begun to make myself and my happiness a priority in life. I have also come to realize that although caring about your friends and others is a really great thing, it can take a lot out of you. I am still working on finding a balance between caring for others and caring for myself because sometimes I go overboard and forget that I need to be my number 1 priority...My health, my happiness, and my passions. To some, this may seem very self centered, but to me, it's making more and more sense. How can I be a good person if I can't be happy with myself? I think it's really a balance of priorities and making sure that the material and the superficial don't out do the things that make you happy. I work a lot of overtime at work, but if I have social plans, or plans for some me time, I don't let the over time get in the way. Money is great and all, but money does not equal happiness.
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