True Wealth

True wealth has nothing to do how much you have. It concerns only that which you value.

The Chinese Philosopher, Lao Tzu, once said, "Be content with what you have, rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you."

We live in a world in which we are constantly told that our purpose is to gain and achieve more.

In truth, this is not true. To live according to this will only result in feelings of insufficiency.

True wealth does not come from increasing your lot. It comes from appreciating what you have.

As the Ancient Jewish text, the Talmud, tells us, "Who is rich? He who rejoices in his portion."

Imagine what this world would be like if everyone was content with they had, in stead of upset at what they lack?

One of the most difficult things that any one can do is to go a full day without saying that they want to get something or another when, in truth, it is not really important if they had it. Count how many times a day you desire something that is not crucial to your life. It will surprise you and, more importantly, it will spur you on to try surviving on only what you have for one single day and appreciating just how many resources are at your command.