All of us have said it at least once in our lives.
If only I could win the lottery . . .
I remember going down to the corner store with my grandmother in Ohio when I was a little girl. She had this little booklet of lottery number combinations and what they meant, sort of like an astrology book. It all confused me at the time, but as I got older I saw the debilitating effect of this habit of spending a dollar a day on an impossible dream. I’m sure Grama spent at least $365 a year on lottery tickets back then, even though we were still living in public housing, on the government’s dime.
I think about how easy it is to dismiss your own potential if you’re waiting around to hit the number, as if that’s the only way you’ll be able to have everything you want in life. As if that’s the only true path to happiness (which just happens to be all but unattainable.)
What happens when we wish for things that are outside of our control?
And not just the Mega Millions, but things like having a flawless body or the perfect boyfriend. It keeps us from striving for what’s really most important to us – not the things themselves, but the feeling of contentment that we can obtain in so many other ways.
I admit that I’m not up on the odds for winning the lottery these days, but I’m confident that they are still slim to none. Given the futility of wishing for that lucky four-number combo, maybe it’s time to start hitting your own numbers. Bet on yourself and your own ability to earn money from your unique skills and talents. That’s where the real jackpot is.
And the best part? No one else controls it but you.
Do you play the lottery? Are you still waiting to win?
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Before I was laid off last year, I played the lottery a few times because I was so desperate to get away from my stressful job; I didn’t want to quit it without having anything else lined up. Of course I didn’t win the Mega Millions or whatever it’s called, but I did win $7, LOL. I eventually decided that spending my money on the lottery wasn’t worth it and my money could be used for something else (like paying a bill, getting gas for my car, etc.).
Six of my sblings (out of 12) are addicted to gambling. It is distressing to see what that addiction is causing…theft, cheating to name just two.
I’m part of that crowd that wants to win the lotto, but too lazy to play numbers. If I do play, it’s quick pick, just for fun. I don’t really rely on a random chance on making my future–I rather do that myself.
My grandfather would spend tons of money on lotto, that’s just what he did. I rather save the money to create on own happy future.
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I guess I’m lazy AND cheap LOL. I think about all the money my grama could’ve saved from playing the lotto all those years…she could’ve gone on multiple luxury vacations by now. That’s how I would rather spend my money