Sunday, September 11, 2011

Where's the treasure?!

Okay its been a while since I actually made an effort to make a new post. I won't make any excuse for it other than I'm too lazy to.

Anyway, treasure. Yes treasure could be defined as different things varying from individual to individual. Some may say its money or something monetary. And some might argue that treasure is something more than that - an attribute or character perhaps. And someone cheezy might say its being "in love." WHOA!! I don't know where that came from. I've been hacked. Well lets just define treasure here as something that you would value most, agreed? Yeah!

I got into a conversation a week ago with a family friend. Initially she asked me the usual ice breakers "Hi, how are you?" or "Hows work doing?". You know the usual. So I replied with the casual, " Yeah, I'm doing alright. And I've started working for a not-for-profit organisation." Having said this she stood there and just looked at me. It was either pure shock or "what in the world could you get paid for at an organisation thats not-for-profit" kind of look.

So she started asking me questions about it. She asked if I was been paid good. Well most of her questions were more centered around money really. So I told her that I was paid enough to get by. And she replied immediately with "Enough to pay for two wives?" I just brushed it off 'cause I knew where this was going. So she started lecturing me about how I should have a lot of money and buy a house, a car, a 5 year plan or whatever - all these material things that don't really mean a thing to me.

While she was talking I realised that everything she was saying and telling me about - how I should do it and when I should do it - didn't really mean a thing to me. And I say this with the utmost respect and honour for her advise. It just wasn't what I wanted. I realised that money wasn't really that important to me. I didn't really care if I had a beat up car, or a house in the ghetto, or a phone that didn't have colour. (Props by the way to my mate who has upgraded to a coloured screen phone. Chur bro!)

I know, I know. I'm not naive to the fact that we need money. Ofcourse we have to eat, drink, have a roof on our head. We DO need money for these, its just that I don't make it a priority to get as much as I can, as fast as I can, and whenever I can. I don't make it a priority to make money. I take more priority in dealing LIFE with people. Sharing my story, guaging where they're at and even just simply listening to what they have to say. THAT is my priority.

So I'll just try to bring it all in and conclude with this scripture.

Matthew 6: 28 KJV

"For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."

Treasure. Things we value most. So what are the things YOU value? What are the things YOU prioritise? What are the things that DRIVE you? Because if the things that drive you are the things that hurt people, if the things you prioritise are things that promote egocentrism, greed, anger, hate, pride and arrogance - Friend, you need to take a step back and assess the road your on. Because your heart may not be right. WHERE your treasure is, there your HEART will be also. Think about it.
(All these apply to me too. Im not exempt. Just saying.)

Take time, reflect, apply.

Heart check, its worth doing it often. GO!

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