I loved this blog post by ali and thought I would repost it as Im sure others will enjoy it just as much as I did.
My daughters are at an age when there are lots of comparisons. Clothes, make-up, phones, grades, ‘likes’…
Acquiring such things can bring happiness. But does it bring contentment?
Happiness is a short burst, and generally comes from something external. Someone praises your work. You get 300 followers on social media. You click ‘buy’ on your favourite website.
Contentment is a slow burn, and generally comes from within. You consistently work hard at something. You have to stick with it and exercise patience. There is adversity and frustration, and times like it seems you are not getting a reward, but you keep at it. You have a sense of direction, and are following a path. You enjoy the process. You toil the soil. You stitch together. You keep doing the boring stuff, like sorting the washing and putting away the dishes. You may or may not get recognition, but you know…
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Through rose tinted glasses. 
Thanks for sharing Alison and introducing me to Ali. 😊
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Glad you enjoyed it. It was definitely worth sharing
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You are absolutely right! BTW I didn’t know that your daughter was a dancer.
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Yes my little girl has danced with Robbie williams..Jess glynn..and quite a few others. She is following her dream but its hard work and she has to work in a regular job too but she loves it.
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Wow! She must be very talented. It is hard work indeed and it can be stressful, especially if she has to work two jobs. Good luck to her. Have a wonderful week Alison.
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She is loving her London life but yes it is very hard work finding work, let alone doing it.
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I totally understand as I have been in the same situation… About 30 years ago. At the time, I was “doing theatre”. Dancing is about the same. Very tough career choices indeed.
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Definitely. She seems determined to continue.
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Thank you for sharing. I had already met Ali but somehow had missed this post.
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Its hard keeping up with everybody. I thought this was particularly insightful and definitely worth sharing.
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Thanks for sharing, Alison – what a great post conveying the differences. I’m sure many of us have mixed them up in the past. 🙂 And thanks for leading me to Ali’s blog, as well. 🙂
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Yes i enjoyed it and my daughter did too. It was a lovely post. 😊
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