Sometimes, we are faced with a decision about when to pursue something and when it’s just better to let things go. What makes something important enough to exert some extra effort? 

A friend of mine reminded me of what’s important this morning…I was venting about something that I had bought earlier in the day that wasn’t included in the bag at checkout. I only realized what was missing when I arrived home. Was it worth a trip back to the store for $5.99? She said, “It’s not about the price but, rather, that you know that things are a gem when you find them.” Was it a gem?

In actuality, it was a glittery gnome gift box that I wanted to give to my son at Christmas (hopefully, he won’t read this so it will be a surprise). AND, two packages of yummy candies that I used to have when I was a kid. In total, they added up to $16, plus the gas to get back to the store. Were they gems? To me, YES. Even though I grumbled a bit, I went back and got my missing treasures. I’m so happy that I did. 

Have you ever been tempted to give up on your gems?…been on the verge of letting things go because it seemed like too much effort? 

Sometimes, we have to let things go. Other times, however, with a little extra effort or the nudge from a friend, we can reclaim the gems that we were about to release.