Some people make the mistake of thinking the more money they have the better their life will be. Nothing could be further from the truth when it comes to abundance and prosperity.
For example, if you were to ask 10 people if they think their life will be better off if they were rich, likelihood is nine out of 10 people would say yes. What they fail to realize is, wealth and well being are two separate and distinct entities. Give me peace of mind and happiness any day.
Case in point, history tells us the great kings of Egypt believed in the after life, in fact they built boats so they could travel in the after life. Sorry to disappoint you, that boat has not budged from the original location it was built and the wealth of the King did not matter.
My question to you is this, "Does your character speak volumes about your abundance and prosperity?" The answer to this question is absolutely, positively yes. Research tells us that people who live a simple life are happier than people with boat loads of money.
One reason why people who live the simple life are happier is because they do not have big problems and are not trying to impress the world. Some rich people think the house they live in and the fancy car they drive represents happiness.
They cannot be further from the truth when it comes to abundance. Why? Abundance is an internal process and has nothing to do with outside appearances and external expressions.
Assuming rich people live healthier lives because of the money they have would be quite a stretch. Mind you abundance includes: peace of mind, gratitude, understanding, patience, open heart, love, character and sharing.
Money is a tool when directed in the right direction can result in strengthening communities, have you seen the condition of your community lately? If you have, it lets you know the rich people in your community are not concerned with the conditions in your neighborhood.
I encourage you to allow your abundance to flow like water from a waterfall, embrace your essence and create a wellspring of happiness. Your character is worth far more than money and it always will. You know you are abundant when people come to you in a crisis, they do so because they know you will help them sort out what is troubling them.
Be the kind of person who is a difference maker, in the end no amount of money is going to matter, the life you live will.
Paul Lawrence Vann is an inspirational speaker and author of the book, Living on Higher Ground. He consults with Fortune 500 companies, associations, government agencies, military organizations and educational institutions providing leadership development and workplace diversity training expertise. http://www.paullawrencevann.com, (240) 416-5077.
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