What about the Dishes?

My husband and I were laughing at ourselves over the dishes we chose for our wedding registry some years ago. They are a very pretty pattern and we like the colors. The problem. We're not fine china people. So why did we register for them? We were doing what everyone told us to do. You know, the advice from friends and relatives....you'll regret not having them, everyone has fine dishes, etc... Well, about 2 years ago I found the dishes we really love and love to use when we have company over. It was a powerful and simple lesson. It's been a great reminder to me when I'm making any decision to stop and see if I am really listening to my own heart.