Understanding Prosperity...

I mentioned in the last couple of postings about the book I am reading "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Prosperity" by Randy Gage. He mentioned in the book how strange for him it is to see people with no money talking about how prosperous their lives are: "We have all we need"... and such. I understand his perspective on the issue and I also agree, for the most part, with him. However, sometimes, I think we lose track of what true prosperity is.

I mean, money is important in this world. We have to eat, stay clothed, live somewhere, and all of that takes money. But, I think, too often, we confuse just having "stuff" with being prosperous. If I made a million dollars a year, I know that, after a few years, money would lose a lot of its attraction to me. I am a fairly simple person. I could live on a reasonable amount of money each year and be perfectly happy. In fact, if I did not have to worry about bills, debts, and my health, I would be ecstatic. It doesn't mean I don't want things; it means they are secondary to me.

I have taken a good look at my life in the past year or so, and, in spite of "money problems", I am very happy. I have a nice home, good job, lots of friends, family, someone special who loves me, and my God who takes care of me. That, to me, is the basis of true prosperity. I suppose all I wanted to get across today is that, when we feel down and out, we should take a look around at what we do have and see if it "isn't enough." I have found that, for me, it pretty much is.

As always, I look forward to your comments, Scott