Ain't Got No Satisfaction

I was talking to my friend about people never being satisfied with things.  You know, your one friend complains about not having enough of one thing and your other friend is complaining about having too much of the same thing.  Interesting, isn't it?

Anyway, it got me to thinking about my own life philosophy on satisfaction.  I was lucky enough to have parents who really did a great job of keeping me anchored in reality.  I didn't get everything that I wanted.  Not even close.  What I did get were a lot of life lessons about not having everything I ask for and being told to learn to deal with it because life isn't fair and you don't always get what you want.  Also, my parents were really great about helping me understand that you decide how happy and conent you are with life.

I think it is because of this that I am a fairly content person.  Do I have things I'd like to be different?  You bet your belly-button I do(appreciate that I made this G-rated).  Do I complain from time to time?  Of course.  Who doesn't?  Do I know that there are some things I don't have control over?  Yes. 

I know that I can't always control my situations, but I can control my attitude.  Trust me it's not always easy.  But I am trying to keep a positive outlook.  And interestingly enough, I'm actually a fairly easy going girl. 

Oh don't get me wrong, I'm a super intense person and hold myself to crazy high standards.  I accept that at this point in time I am in "___Fill in the blank___" situation and that's okay, but I will continue to work to get better/improve/do better/do more. 

What I'm trying to say is that I've Got Satisfaction.  I understand and accept that everything isn't going to be perfect(according to my plans) and that I'm not always going to get me way.  And I know there are some things out of my control, so why even waste time and energy complaining about it?  Plus, think about it...that person you're complaining about having too much_______ might be the very person who wishes they had more_______.  And they're just too polite to punch you in the face.