is the grass ever greener?

The saying is used so much, its almost tired.  But it has a lot of real merit.  In today's world, we think we can find ways to make ourselves look younger and better by purchasing a new hip outfit, or by dying our hair.  We think we will be happy if we just buy that fancy new car we love so much.  We think perhaps our lives will be more fulfilled if we live in that perfect home with kids and a pet.  We think that losing 5 lbs will turn us into Cindy Crawford in her early years of hotness. Perhaps we think we will feel more accomplished if we take that other job down the street?  And sometimes when we are comfortable, we may wonder if there may be more excitement and fulfillment with someone aside from the one we are with.  We have all believed, whether momentarily or longer, that the grass may be greener on the other side.  The reality is that it usually is not.  If we have a good thing, we should cherish it.  If we have a good life, we should not try to yearn for someone else's.  And if we suddenly feel like life could be more exciting, well.....of course it could be.  But remember, excitement is a very temporary feeling.  Its wonderful by all means, and those things that make us feel important, sexy or sought after cannot hold a candle to knowing that someone understands the ins and outs of every element of your person and still loves you unconditionally.  Its the lows in life that make us appreciate this the most.  When things are going well and all is good, its easy to keep searching for more fun, more excitement and more good times.  But when we've been knocked down, when we are feeling dejected, overwhelmed, weak, unsure of ourselves, those are times that it is wonderful to have someone by your side that knows you and loves you.  Lets linger on that for a bit, and lay out a blanket on our perfectly green grass and smile and realize how lucky we truly are.