In my varied readings, the question was posed – what is the most valuable thing that you own? Not the most valuable thing that you have, but that you own.
I think for me, the most valuable thing I own are my job skills. I’d written recently about my grandfather urging the cousins to have good job skills and their protection against the misfortunes of life.
While it seems commonplace to me, working in a corporate environment, understanding how to make things happen, how to make friends, ask for help, and work the technology are transferable skills. I would hope to stay employed a long time in my specialty field, but if I find I cannot, these skills should still help me to rise above the pack and find some sort of employment.
I own my skills. I worked hard for them. They are not something I could purchase. I could purchase training, attend seminars, buy books. But in the end, absorbing this information, using it, and knowing when to use it, were things I had to do for myself.
But the most valuable thing I have? My relationships. My family, friends, even my pets. Their love and affections, needing me and wanting me, those are the most valuable things I have in my life.
Here’s a picture from a Christmas past, with my favorite boy toy and our child, my sister and her family, and my mother. I’m so happy we put the camera on a tripod and amidst much laughter, took several tries to figure out before to get this wonderful day recorded.
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Word for tomorrow – VERIFY. If you prefer to work ahead, see the list for the week under “A Word A Day”.
A Daily Life 
October 20, 2011 at 1:43 am
Yes I value my marketable skills but communication is Key…have a positive build of relationships does happen to make the world a lot better. :) Nice family Christmas photo.
October 24, 2011 at 9:52 pm
Thanks! I was happy to see you visiting. Hope you are doing well.
October 20, 2011 at 7:59 am
So true! It sounds trite to put it that way, but it is! It isn’t the things in life that get you through it is the love and affection from those around you that sustain you.
What a lovely picture! ~ Lynda
October 24, 2011 at 9:46 pm
It is trite, but we can never be reminded about it enough. Thanks for the compliment!
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October 21, 2011 at 12:25 pm
Love this topic. Perhaps my favorite is what owns me. My faith.
October 24, 2011 at 10:02 pm
Great point – I hadn’t thought of it from that side. That could be a great future topic for me. Thanks!
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October 21, 2011 at 7:26 pm
It’s nice to see your family.
October 24, 2011 at 9:57 pm
Thank you! I felt the same way when I read your book, Dancing in Heaven. Your pictures were great.
http://www.amazon.com/Dancing-Heaven-sisters-Christine-Grote/dp/0983819807/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_t_1
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October 25, 2011 at 2:35 am
http://www.linkedin.com/profile/edit?trk=hb_tab_pro_top
I am on linkedin and I am Jackie Paulson please join me – I did get a nice email from you too.