Everyday life is too important. Use the good stuff now.
A year or so ago, I decided to wear my “good” jewelry whenever I darn felt like it.
Ordinarily, I would don these items only when going to a party or out to dinner with friends.
I love my diamond tennis bracelet, yet it spent more time in the doggone jewelry drawer than on my wrist. I don’t even wear my beautiful engagement ring every day. And, there are the gold hoop earrings and several other pieces of jewelry lying dormant awaiting their turns to have an outing.
Now that I’ve entered the Third Third of my life, changes are occurring. I’m taking a hard look at life and wondering for what reason am I saving these items?
Don’t misunderstand me. I expect and plan on being on this planet for another 20 years, minimum. With any luck — 30 years! Still, today could be the best day of my life, and I want to honor and adorn it.
I am now wearing my tennis bracelet when playing pickleball, grocery shopping, or whenever I damn well feel like it. Same with the earrings and precious rings.
Life is ours to be spent, not to be saved. — D.H. Lawrence, English novelist, poet, playwright.
Is your everyday flatware disappearing? I seem to run out of forks before the dishwasher is full. To where in God’s green earth do these items abscond? Rather than handwashing the used cutlery, I’ve added the “real” silver to my daily fork inventory.
My husband was appalled and wondered how could I, after all, it’s silver!? Why not? — was my reply. Plus, they won’t tarnish when used regularly. Again, why save the special utensils for guests? We’re special enough.
Stop acting as if life is a rehearsal. Live this day as if it were your last. The past is over and gone. The future is not guaranteed. — Wayne Dyer, self-help and spiritual author and motivational speaker.
My good friend, Mia, loves cowboys and horses, and I owned a print of a rugged cowboy on horseback that she adored. I promised if I left this earth before her, she would inherit it.
In my last move to another home, I decided to gift Mia with this piece of art. She was beside herself with glee and appreciation. The painting now has a prominent place in her home. Mia enjoys it every day, and I don’t miss it at all.
I wouldn’t expect you to wear a cashmere sweater while cleaning the shower or wearing a diamond ring when scouring a pan. We do need to be somewhat sensible about it.
Still, I say enjoy those cherished and perhaps costly pieces now. Celebrate today. Tomorrow is not promised.
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