Not enough?

The phrase "not enough" has been appearing in a book that I have read many times. The book is about feeling good about oneself and it explains some of the possible reasons why we fall into the trap of depression or unhappiness as we tread through the hills and valleys in life.

I overheard a conversation between two colleagues at work in an investment firm. Both were discussing which brand of bags to purchase and how to get them. One of them has just return from US and the other was lamenting that she missed the opportunity to give her a shopping list of branded goods to buy.

It struck me that while there are others around them who are struggling to make ends meet, they were racking their brains on how to lay their hands on things which are perhaps of a better quality, but not a necessity. It is ironic. It is sad.

The image of children not having enough to eat and not having access to education comes into mind. I feel sad for them. I want to do something for them. I hope that I can in the future. I want to try to reduce the impact of the meaning of "not enough" for them. I want to show them that we are rich in thoughts and meaning in life. We can be, if only we dig deep within ourselves.