Lacking.  We have all felt we are lacking something at some time.  Some truly are lacking in the physical and spiritual sense and need assistance.  I participate in countless hours of community volunteer work to assist those lacking safety and support who may be in danger, hungry, unhoused, and struggling with addiction. At a local bookstore the Romance section was woefully lacking.  This made me laugh and wonder how romance is an art that appears to be lacking from lives on both sides of relationships for many people I know.  In college I worked for See’s candy and there would always be a line out the door on Valentine’s Day from 4-5:30 PM.  Many (sorry guys) males came in to get chocolate for their partners at the last minute to avoid couch surfing. Some received nothing at all, so at least these latelies were making an effort. Some had stopped by the bar first making us wonder if romance was a priority. As we watched these people stream in to check the romance box, there is still how the person feels. We wondered if people felt love or felt lacking? There are so many ways to look at love and romance, and it is factual people may not receive what we attempt to share. How we feel as individuals and as a part of a couple makes a huge impact on our perception of our abundance.

This vending machine promises “The Good Stuff”.  What makes something good?  It appears it is a state of mind.  Just as currency has value because we believe it does, if we feel full then there will be no lacking.  Examining the areas we are lacking and finding the courage, words, and actions to fill up these gaps is a commitment to self and others we are connected to.  It is not always easy as some do not have the vocabulary for self they can use with others, and the lacking is underground.  This scenario can be very challenging to navigate in the business world as we move faster and faster.