Coveting the prize

We all want to win the "prize". Whatever that prize may be. It comes in many shapes and forms and we covet it because it gives us purpose and direction.

Some of us know exactly what "prizes" we want: a new job, winning the lottery, a smile from your crush or lover, fitting into skinny jeans or maybe just having a full nights sleep. It can be big or simple. Prizes are infinite. Well, all except one and this one is the most important prize of all:

You.

Now hear me out (and no I haven't been reading too many self-help books...well maybe a couple but it is not the point!)

When we covet the prize we focus all our energy and attention on getting it. It is important to us and at no stage do we want to "change" the prize because the prize is perfect. So why is us as the prize any different?

If someone wants you as their prize they will come and get you. You don't need to beg, to call, email or text (maybe even fax just in case), you don't need to start riding a bike, you don't need to tell them you love them - for the umpteenth time because maybe they didn't hear you the first time - in fact you don't need to do anything because you are the prize.

It is tough to be the prize because it involves patience and second guessing. Just remember that the prize doesn't need to change, it is "perfect" the way it is, and some people (okay let's be honest: guys) take a while to work out that "prizes" don't come around very often...if ever again.

Now, yes he (or she) may be your prize and be what you covet, so shouldn't you then go after that prize? The answer is no. You already know what you want (and that is the hard part over and done with) now you just have to wait for your prize to catch up and work out if they want to claim you as their prize. If they don't then they just missed out on the best damned prize that was ever on offer and that, my friends, is so their loss and not yours!

So today is all about being the "prize". Can't wait to see who claims you!

(This post is dedicated to all of my friends who are second guessing, doubting themselves, texting one too many time and have forgotten that they are the prize. Now put down the phone and go put a bow around yourself for when you get claimed - clothes are optional.)