I’ve been thinking a lot about something lately (and, even started “penning” a book) about how the grass is green everywhere . . .not just on the other side of the fence.  And, about how life is just SO RELATIVE.  Yes, a lot of mumbo-jumbo we have all heard before. But, I rarely hear someone talk about how there is green grass everywhere.  It’s mostly about having a half full or half empty glass.  And, frankly, I’m sort of sick of that analogy.

 

So, what about that green grass?  Is it really green everywhere?  And, for the record – I’m talking about lawn-type grass.  For those of you like me who are obsessed with the Showtime series “Weeds,” know that I’m not talking about that kind of grass.   Although, I’ve heard “that” is green everywhere too.  Hmmm.  Well, let’s focus again.

 

Grass is green . .if you make it green.  I don’t know what has been in the “garden hose water” lately, but it seems like everyone wants something else.  A new job, no job, another spouse, no spouse, the house across the street, a big camper – I really can’t keep up.  Specifically, my friends who are stay at home moms want to work.   And, then my mom friends who work outside of the house want to stay-at- home.  Several couples (with kids) are breaking up because one of the spouses wants something or maybe someone else.  You all know people who fit into these scenarios.  Whatever they do have, they think they need something else.   It just baffles me because in most situations, I remember the time when these people were passionate about their current situation.   

 

And, I have to ask the question . . . did these people really try to make the most of their green grass?  What does that mean?  It means, well . . .did you cut your grass differently, maybe make funky patterns to change things up and defy boredom.  Did you fertilize and water on a regular basis to keep things healthy and bright.  Did someone tell you that you needed a different type of grass and you simply killed what was there and started over by growing a new variety –only because someone said it was the right thing to do?   And, hey. . .did you tell your grass that YOU LOVE IT?

 

So, why make seemingly silly grass analogies?  I think it because I see people living lives that could be amazing if they would just make the best of what they have.  Now, I want to make it clear that I AM ALL FOR CHANGE.  I am about change.  For me, I try and make changes in order to make my current life better.   I’ve learned the hard way that jumping from one side of the fence to the other can take you back to square one.  I felt like I was always spinning my wheels in the mud.   So, one day a few years ago I woke up and said, “I have a great life, but how can I make what I have awesome.”  And, thus I took my fence down and looked at my grass and the neighbor’s as one big green field. 

 

In the next few months, I’ll expand on this “green grass” concept.  But, before you follow along I have one big tip.  If you don’t have any grass at this time. . .plant some.  And, if you are impatient like me. . .buy some sod.

 

Hmmm. . .I wonder if Oprah is into grass?