When Enough is Enough

September 23rd’s Blogette on Acceptance and Gratitude.

By Dayna Rhode

“Enough is enough” is a popular expression typically used to cut short shenanigans once something becomes intolerable. However, I would like to propose another use. One that softens “enough is enough” into a beautiful declaration of gratitude.

Like so many others, I occasionally struggle with my feelings around meeting expectations. I’ll catch myself wondering if I did enough, or will something I’m doing be good enough. “Enough is enough” suggests to me in these moments that whatever it is I’ve done or am doing needs to be enough by my own standard. Not feeling like we are enough in some way is only encouraging the restless spirit to always need more, need different, or need something other.
So how might we bring the end to questioning and self-doubt?

In working to manifest my dream apartment lifestyle, I faced a challenge when the time came to apply. I had been turned down by several other properties and didn’t feel like bothering to ask. what was in my head, the creme of the crop. I didn’t meet the leasing requirements and I was transparent in telling management about my situation asking if they’d make an exception. To my surprise, they offered a option unlike any of the other apartment properties I had previously tried. I was amazed. My first pick wanted me for the first time in my life. The acceptance of the deal, however, required that I take action to secure it in a rather untraditional way. I felt myself instantly uncomfortable, surrendering to doubt. In fact, I almost talked myself out of leasing this dream apartment out of fear that my unworthiness would be exposed. I felt like an imposter trying to make myself worthy of a new experience. With some inner conversation sorting through various worries, my troubled self was consulted, “Were you given enough?” I paused thinking, well technically yes. “Then?” As if to suggest that I stop creating a problem. I had been graced with what was meant for me if I chose to accept it. And so it was.

“Enough is enough” serves as a reminder we create problems, feelings of lack, and more senseless shenanigans by getting carried away with ourselves. Most of us, especially when compared to others truly in need, already have enough. We’ve been taught by the restless spirit that we need more, and as a result, we suffer the endless race in chasing such. With this notion, we can put ourselves at ease by reminding ourselves “enough is enough. So say it with a state of acceptance that affirms: All I have and all I am is enough in this very moment.

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The blogette series is Dayna’s personal 99-post mini blog challenge focused on DayLeah blessings.