Insight and inspiration arrive in many ways --- through nature, music, a meditative moment, a dream or through synchronicity.
Last week, a friend sent along story/poem written by Kurt Vonnegut and published in The New Yorker on May 16th, 2005.
True story, Word of Honor: From Kurt’s Conversation:
Joseph Heller, an important and funny writer
now dead,
and I were at a party given by a billionaire
on Shelter Island.
I said, “Joe, how does it make you feel
to know that our host only yesterday
may have made more money
than your novel ‘Catch-22’
has earned in its entire history?”
And Joe said, “I’ve got something he can never have.”
And I said, “What on earth could that be, Joe?”
And Joe said, “The knowledge that I’ve got enough.”
Not bad! Rest in peace!”
Within a day or so of reading this, enough and more, like scrambled eggs, were cooking in my mind. Especially now, during the holiday season, both concerns, “What is enough?” and “Do I need more?” are continuously looping.
Enter, a phone call from a dear friend who had just returned from overseas. Her travels to Europe were great and she expounded on the sights, sounds and architecture.
Then she said, “Liz, I learned something important. While staying with my friends, I noticed they only have one bottle of olive oil, one kind of coffee, one salt shaker, one shampoo, one conditioner, one face cream, one lipstick; one, one, one of each product they use. I was stunned in comparison to my overflowing cabinets, drawers and shelves.
I have 3,4,5 or 6 of everything. It’s too much. I like the idea that one is enough. Well, not eggs, she said. They buy 1/2 dozen at a time and go marketing frequently.”
My friend and I were definitely on the same page. Page 1 of knowing when enough is enough. Is More and Enough an issue for you?
What will you do differently in 2020, if you're ready, for Enough of More?
Women's Wisdom Circle
Wednesday, December 18th 10:30 AM - 12 Noon
This week's topic: More and Enough?
Levis JCC Sandler Center, Boca Raton
Membership is not required. $13 payable at the door.
21050 95th Ave S, Boca Raton, FL 33428
561-558-2520
NO CLASS CHRISTMAS DAY OR NEW YEAR'S DAY!