Too Much to Gain

One fellow said it like this, “You can run off and leave more than you will ever overtake.” Another said it this way, “The grass is always greener on the other side.” Still more refer to it in this manner, “Whatever it is, you will never know until you give it a try.” One supposes that there is ample motivation to continue working toward another venue, a sought after prize, or some sort of goal within these phrases, but is there really too much to gain to stop the process?

What if a person just decides to quit school? Is there too much to gain to quit? Or what if another person decides to quit his or her job and seek another? Is there too much to gain to stop? What if a man or woman is halfway in their travels to the other side of the country? Is there really roads and adventures they will miss? The easy answer is yes, but when does a person really know when he or she should just give it all up and turn a different direction?

Maybe the answer comes in taking the time to survey the results of continuing or stopping. Perhaps if a person enumerated the gains and losses during a non-emotional time, he or she would be better equipped to make a decision. Usually, “I quit” is said in the heat of a passionate moment, and those who have “blown their tops” in those moment usually look back with regrets.

Is there too much to gain, or is there too much to lose? Only those in the valley of decision can evaluate for themselves the consequences of their decisions, and maybe the calmness of just writing it all down will help the process be seen more clearly.

Until tomorrow...Why Say More?