Show Me the Money

May 5th, 2009 by Ana Scherer

dolar1Many people make more money than they ever dreamed possible, yet are more financially stressed than ever before.  In this current financial crisis we are going through many can relate to this reality.  What a vast majority of people do as they earn more money is to continue to spend as much, if not more, than they make.  They buy a bigger home, a nicer car, go on more expensive vacations, wear more expensive clothing and so on.  They spend, spend and spend some more.  Before you insist you will never do this, consider that you probably will - unless you conciously make a vow not to.

This doesn’t mean that you cannot have nice things or that you don’t deserve them.  Keep in mind however, that you also deserve a peaceful and happy life, and that material things don’t necessarily make you happy.  Happiness comes from within, by the way you relate to what you have, not from your actual possessions.  If you can manage to keep your desires in check, to live at or beneath your means, you will discover a different type of abundance:  Peace.  You will be able to stay calm and relaxed during times such as this one we are living, or other crazy ones you might witness in the future.  That is amongst the greatest gifts of a lifetime. 

With energy,

Ana

2 Responses to “Show Me the Money”

  1. James Says:

    I wish the whole world could read this entry to your blog. I agreed with every bit of it. The phrase “Keep it simple” is such an easy principle to understand but so many struggle. I think greed is the culprit. Well keep up the good work.
    James

  2. Ana Says:

    Thanks James. Keep it simple sounds simple right? It’s when a whole bunch of needs are neglected that it becomes complicated to get such concept. I am glad you found your simple way! Best of luck and lots of energy, Ana

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