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How do you define wealth? What would make you feel wealthy? Why do you want wealth?

When I read some books about wealth and the super rich, I learned interesting things.

1. Everyone really just wants to be happy.
2. They know that money alone does not make people happy.
3. Money is a tool.
4. Rich people still worry about money, just on a larger scale.
5. The only true security is a state of mine because money is easily gained and easily lost to unforeseen circumstances.
6. People make the mistake of pursuing money to be happy when the real secret is to be happy now and the money will follow.
7. Most rich people have gained their wealth by helping others and are the most generous people on earth. (The bad reputation of wealthy people is due to competitive tycoons but they comprise only a tiny sector of the wealthy population.)


I define wealth as feeling abundant with a positive mind. Having sufficient for one's needs and desires. Being able to live as one chooses. Being happy and giving and receiving love and joy.

It has nothing to do with the balance in my bank account. That is just a number, and mine is lower than most, I can bet. (It can go lower than zero!)

Yet, I feel wealthy all the time.

Very well said, Lori! I agree, I think most people, if they thought about it, would say that they want to be happy and probably define true wealth as intangibles like health, great family, feeling good about yourself.

Just checked out your blog. What a wonderful energy it has. It *is* a "feel-good" blog!

We have a few similar interests. I adopt dogs from the shelter. A few have passed. But currently, I have three chi mixes.

Also, I enjoy yoga but I applaud you for being able to do Bikram. Wow. That is tough.

I'm trying to eat healthier but it's an on-going effort. I think if I begin and end my day with meditation, it would help immensely. I always feel a deep sense of peace and the food cravings melt away. I feel a sense of compassion and gratitude towards the food that goes into my mouth, with a strong urge to not consume meat.