lori_gee says: this is really good advice!! Agreed. I've often said that money means very, very little to me. I enjoy the ability I have in my life now to help people when they need a hand, and I will admit that I've grown to have a few more toys than I used to, but I would be equally happy with life if those things were to go away. Wise ericskiff. I lost everything and I've never been more content. Freedom from material possessions gives a whole new meaning to the word 'liberty'. Life is so much simpler. I've heard it said that it takes more brains to survive when you are poor because you can't just buy your way out of a jam. I believe it. I think we should all remember that we are a product of the choices that we make. Do we finish high school? Do we go to and graduate from college? Do we smoke, do drugs, join a gang, etc? Every decision produces a result. The idea of living economically and not splurging is well documented in the book, "The Millionaire Next Door." Think of all those rich folks out there in neighborhoods across America. They didn't get that way by being a sports star, heir or lottery winner. They spent less than they made, saved and invested. Amen to all the above. I've found for myself that as I've focused more on how I can contribute to my community I have everything I need. I also have peace & serenity something money just can't buy. That wasn't the case in the past where material things were more my focus. It took losing all & going through many changes including being homeless & dependent on a system I really didn't like to make it to where I am now. And guess what? I wouldn't change a thing. I'm thankful for who I am & what my experiences have helped me to become & in the end I've learned that MONEY is a 9 word, a physical manifestation of the lowest octave of what the 9 represents & that is one of loving service, com... I grew up in East Africa where even a pair or shoes was a luxury. My mom and my 3 siblings all lived in a single room the size or an American bedroom and we did that for over 20 yrs. No TV, electricity or indoor plumbing, we barely had enough food to eat. But we did stay in school and that's the only reason I am here today. The iPhone is here today and I couldn't care less. When I hear people in this country complaining about how "miserable" their lives are, I feel sad for them and I just wish they knew just how lucky and blessed and rich they really are. I do understand that they judge themselves with different standards but I just wish that they could take a trip out of their peaceful b... Amen Lidosh, AMEN !! |
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