We’ve all heard the promises at some point in our
lives. “If you follow these eight steps, six practices, and three principles,
then you, too, can become rich!” While such claims seem reasonable coming
from someone with strong financial knowledge, they’re far from perfect. Now, we can all agree that there is
nothing inherently wrong with wanting to create financial security for our
families, and many of us have taken risks in an attempt to do just that. What
we don’t always consider, however, are the repercussions of those risks on our
emotions and our relationships.
I challenge you to step back from the pursuit of
financial wealth and consider an alternative meaning to the word “rich.” Could
it include having vibrant relationships with your family, growing closer to
God, contributing in significant ways to your community, or a number of other
things? When we too narrowly define the definition of financial security, we
often end up feeling overwhelmed and depressed because we have not reached some
pre-determined number that doesn’t, in fact, accurately represent our true
wealth.
The bottom line is this: Your wealth is measured by
more than just your net worth, and when you recognize that you have value
beyond what is in your bank account or what you make every month, you can start
to recognize that you are a person of great worth. This is the promise that I
am learning to accept and embrace. Like anything worth having, it’s a daily
journey with many setbacks. But what I have come to realize is that, when I
recognize the value of what I have before me in personal relationships, my
relationship with God, and my contributions to society, I become far less
anxious and concerned about creating financial riches. To me, this is
contentment.
What does it mean to be rich in your life? Please
leave a comment; I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Want advice on starting your own action plan? Give
me a call at 980-275-1627.
Talk to you soon,
Ed Coambs
Talk to you soon,
Ed Coambs
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