If you want to invest in something valuable for the future; something that will be there when you need it; something that gains in value as it ages; then invest in it with a wholehearted commitment to keep working as it should. If you invest in something that will last, something that is durable, the upfront price may seem steep. The price of the upkeep maybe expensive. The investment required from you will be more than financial. The investment will, probably cost you a lot of your time, your effort, your patience, your understanding, and your focus on everyday maintenance. If youre willing to invest all of yourself, all of the time, to keep your emotional & relational investment in good shape and youre willing to take it with you when it (or you) needs repair or even restorative work. Then youll have made a worthwhile investment and it should be a lasting relationship. Today many of us dont want to invest for the long-term, so we buy into the disposible, plastic, temporary relationships. Those that, if they develop a crack or if the shine wears thin or disappears, we can throw it away. And when its gone, we can simply go out looking for a new (cheap) relationship & begin the process once more. With relationships, as with most things, you get what you pay for. Cheap, flashy, plastic relationships are a dime a dozen, and when they break, we throw them away and wonder, aloud, why there are no great fellas or women around anymore. The trick ( if it really is a trick) is to be willing to invest for a lifetime in a durable, often high-maintenance, solid & lasting relationship. The price is too high for many who will opt, instead, for the disposible kind. Youll know them when you see them by looking at their track record. Its usually written all over their faces. If youre not happy with your past dispossible relationships, next time be willing to invest for the longterm.Lets no longer settle for disposable. Instead let us invest ourselves, wholly, to do what it takes to keep that relationship alive, vibrant & thriving to the best of our abilities. At times, even the most valuable & expensive investment may fall and shatter. Sometimes its not of our own making and we are given no say in the matter. However, we know we made the effort to protect it and keep it valuable. If the other party isnt willing to invest in our relationship equally, we cant force him or her to do so. In general, though, as we go forward and invest wisely, we may all find that special relationship which is worth the price of our personal investment. ;-) We will receive in proportion to what were willing to invest. How is your current and ongoing method of investment working for you? ;-) Phil T.
Posted on: Wed, 06 Nov 2013 17:30:59 +0000
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