AVOID "THE LOOK"

Do you like to go look at model homes? How about walking around the dealership parking lot? I enjoy both. It's fun to look. And often times, that's all it is. We're "just looking" to see what's out there or to see the new model of our favorite car. But all to often, this looking stimulates an attitude of dissatisfaction. I've known people who buy a house, and within the first few months, go check out other homes and are soon anxious for a NEW house. I also know some people who buy a new car, financing it for 5 years, and in about 14 months, they'll start coming the dealerships and the car maker websites and soon get "the itch" to get something new. I've seen some trade in a car that is less then two years old, just because they couldn't tell themselves, "No," because they've began looking and have fueled their desires beyond their own control. I even just talked to a friend this week about someone he knows that is married, but is always looking at the women around him, looking for attractive women who might just "check him out." He's just asking for problems, because he's "looking."

If we could manage our "looking," our desires would become easier to control. Imagine if our desires were mild and we made decisions based on wisdom rather than on our immediate wants. We can actually nip temptation in the bud (or at least prevent it from running rampant) and help ourselves live better!

So join me in avoiding "the look!"