Moderation is the Key

We all love our super sugary cereal and, while I don’t personally buy it, I have seen very expensive clothing, but in this modern time of overconsumption, I think moderation is the key to keeping us steady. Everyone has heard this phrase at least once in their life and some keep it in mind when they are going about their daily lives. However, I don’t think a lot of people really understand it. It doesn’t mean you should never overindulge; it simply means that generally we should all strive to balance out the consumption of anything. For instance, when eating, the food may be delicious and you want more of it, but take into account that you are stuffing your face when you are already full. If you eat a moderate amount then you can enjoy the food and still walk afterward. Plus, slacking up on your meals a bit is the ultimate diet. How about when buying those clothes. It is perfectly fine to buy a really expensive piece of clothing or pair of shoes, just balance that excessive spending out with a few cheaper items of clothing. Then, while you have overindulged in one or two items, you moderate yourself by spending far less on the rest of your wardrobe. So why care about moderation at all. Well, as beings of habit, what we do in one area of our lives directly influences the other portions. If we choose to walk the middle lane in normal humdrum scenarios, then we will also practice that in other scenarios. For instance, we may not drink so much on Independence Day and New Year’s. We will not overspend on a new iPhone just because it is the newest and bestest model. We also will find that what we were overconsuming can then be given to those who frequently have to under consume. If I have to advocate for the ideal situation, it is to overindulge in donating to charity. But that is just one man’s opinion. Thanks for listening to me ramble. I appreciate it. See you next time.