Your Worth is Measured by Your Care

For me, it's important to take care of my things, the people and pets in my life.  Because taking care of your things and the people you love says something about who you are and if you're worth  two quirts. 

We never had the finest things in life growing up, but we were always clean, our home was tidy, and we took care of what we did have.  If you shared a meal at our house, you knew it came from a clean kitchen and it was made with love.  Our wardrobe was limited, but we laundered and cared for each garment to get the most out of it.  We didn't drive the most impressive cars, but we made sure of regular oil changes and addressed the needs of our car so it would be running strong for years to come.  If we put together a bag of donations, it was cleaned and treated right.  Sunglasses were put in boxes to prevent crushing, purses were stuffed with paper to keep their shape, clothes were folded.  We knew whatever we outgrew still had plenty of life in it and had a chance to go to another good home.

​That approach and care pays off time and time again.  Whether it's selling my first home during the height of the housing market crash at full asking price (well over the market value in that moment) because of it's pristine condition, saving money on repairs because we addressed basic maintenance needs promptly, or earning side cash through a consignment shop on a regular basis.  Even for me.  I'm not the prettiest or brightest, but by taking care of myself I've managed to age better than some ole school mates who were more fortunate looking.   

I consider how one takes care of their things, the people and pets in their life as a direct reflection of who they are and what THEY are really worth.  I don't think whoever owns the most toys when they die wins.  I think the person who saw the value in what they did have is the real winner.  Each and every time.