2012年11月20日星期二

Being Happy Without Money gw2 gold 0k

Being Happy Without MoneyMy parental injunction was to serve people and just make enough money to pay the bills. Making a lot of money wasn't part of the card hand I was dealt.At this point in my life I am financially comfortable, but certainly not rich by any standards (although I have had and squandered more than my fair share). The only way rich would become part of my vocabulary is if one of my books became a best-seller or if I were to win the MegaLotto. I think it is great for people to set high financial earnings goals and achieve them, and in this country there certainly are great financial rewards for being clever, creative, determined, diligent and smart. If you want it bad enough your pot of gold is there for you.However guild wars 2 gold, something tells me I wouldn't really be any happier than I am now being rich and I really don't think that such a realization is a sour grapes type of rationalization. At times I don't even think it is my destiny to have a lot of money. I do think that I would rather focus on using the few talents I have to become more successful in helping others understand how to better solve life's problems to become happier and more at peace themselves. And, I think I would like to work on how we currently define "rich." I don't think we define it broadly enough gw2 gold. I truly think we can learn to be rich in happiness without money.Having experienced both the ups and downs of the financial seesaw in my lifetime, I learned two valuable lessons: (1) you can't buy happiness and (2) you can't wish it into being from nothing. I wasn't any more successful in finding happiness whether I had and ocean view and flashy convertible or whether I was jobless and broke.It took the loss of everything to make me realize that genuine happiness has to be discovered. You can't make that discovery until you take the time to find, enjoy and appreciate the simple things in life. These are inexpensive, often free things and activities that afford great pleasure and enjoyment, right under your nose.I suppose I probably first started thinking about this notion after watching two daughters go through hundreds of dollars worth of Christmas and birthday toys and yet didn't see a real sense of enjoyment or genuine happiness. That made me think back to my childhood days and remember the hours of fun and pleasure I had being totally absorbed with the unlimited supply of free, imaginary "toys" in my backyard, basement, attic, neighbor's trash cans, or the local dump. I had discovered lots of potential fun in those places and it didn't cost a cent. Oddly, those days made more sense.During the last few years I have made a quest of locating, taking advantage of and cherishing moments of simple pleasure. These are activities and things that give me genuine enjoyment and a sense of real connection to life.Several years ago, when I was thinking about this very same topic, I came up with my top ten ways to increase what I redefined as my real wealth. This list is worth resurrecting. If you are one of the folks who doesn't necessarily buy into all the get rich hype, or don't think it is in you or your main purpose in life, consider this list of things that can bring as much happiness as money. Here are my top ten real wealth secrets that don't require a bank loan or second mortgage to enjoy. Buy some exceptionally comfortable, appealing "bumming clothes" that will wear you out before vice versa. If you don't have a camera, borrow one to capture the best moments and then hang the picture on your living room wall or put it on a note card to send a friend. I have never seen a bad sunset guild wars 2 gold, unless the clouds or rain completely took over. Enjoy this pleasure at least an hour every day. It doesn't have to be at water's edge on a beach at sunset. It can be a leisurely stroll through the neighborhood or wandering through a shopping mall or quaint stores. Meander without a particular destination or time frame. Enjoy the closeness and scenery. Open up to the spontaneity of the situation.
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