A piece of paper does not equal knowledge.
A college degree doesn't make one immune from brainlessness + ignorance.
And, I've worked with several knowledge-filled millionaires who didn't go to college.
A piece of paper (or many, in this case) does not equal wealth.
I've never been able to drop a few thousand dollars at the drop of a hat, yet my life is filled with wealth.
Wealth is relative. The necessities for a rich life are different for us all. We all have a different value system and the things I think are important, you might not. And vice versa. And...that is okay.
A piece of paper does not equal a marriage.
There are countless couples who are legally bound, yet do not have a marriage.
And, there are also couples out there who are not legally bound, yet remain together and are just as dedicated to each other because they. want. to. be.
Don't ever let a piece of paper dictate your happiness, success or level of contentment. Your ever-evolving place in life should be written on your heart...by YOU. Not by an institution, society or any governing body. Try not to feel limited or bound by something so easily wadded up, burned, or torn. After all, it is just paper.
That is all. :)
Scrolling through some of your posts I had missed...I read this. I needed to hear this today. Thank you :)
Posted by: Emily | May 02, 2010 at 01:40 PM