"Some people want it all, but I don't want nothing at all if it ain't you, baby... if I ain't got you, baby. Some people want diamond rings, some just want everything, but everything means nothing if I ain't got you."
In the world and society that we live in, it's not hard to find people whose major desire in life is some sort of material possession or status. I think it's fair to say that materialism characterizes many of the people in the United States to some degree. This can be seen in advertising, in music videos/music, and even in the church. With the economy being what it is, there is less emphasis on excess, but money and material things still tend to be the major focus.
Now, let me be the first to say that I like things too. I would collapse without my cell phone, and I'm so spoiled that I can't stand to talk on my cell phone without my bluetooth in my ear. And my material drug of choice is probably the food I eat. If I have a craving for something specific, I will most likely seek and find it, even if it's inconvenient or not particularly healthy for me. Though food is a necessity, I have likely turned it into a pleasure that can be a bit crazy at times.
But what is my point in all this? As I listened to the chorus of Alicia's song, I was reminded that love is more important than all the french fries, Reese's peanut butter cups, bluetooths, cell phones, laptops, large bank account balances, cars, houses, etc that this world has to offer. While some people spend their entire lives trying to acquire things and status and power and favor in the eyes of others, there is greater still that we should all be striving for.
I was brought back to an ad campaign by MasterCard in which they would list some items and their price, then they would list some relational thing and say "priceless" for the price. Their slogan would follow: "there are some things money can't buy; for everything else, there's MasterCard." And it is so true. That got me thinking about investing in love and relationship. Sometimes relationships cost us money or time or effort or whatever it is, but the end result is truly priceless. Those 5 extra minutes, those few dollars, that extra push or nudge of encouragement - they can make all the difference in someone's life and in a relationship.
So while it's good to have stuff, remember that the most important things in life can't be bought online or in any store. Don't spend so much time trying to get stuff that you don't leave time and energy for love and meaningful relationships (keyword being meaningful). Love does take work and effort and time and trust and risk and a million other things, but the end, "I don't want nothing at all, if I ain't got you." When you truly experience love in a way that touches and changes your life, you will see how priceless it can be. And once you experience such, hold to that love. Even if the person leaves your life, know that said love is always possible once again and in greater dimension. But most importantly, remember that love is the greatest treasure we can have...
Priceless...
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