I am a firm believer that the “art of living rich” is more a state of mind and way
of being, than it is a state of economy. As a Money Coach and former financial advisor
for over 20 years, I have observed and worked with people in all states of
economic reality, from extremely wealthy to poor and homeless. Yet, in all these years I have known only a handful
of people whom I considered to truly understand and embrace the “art
of living rich.”
To live a truly “rich” life requires more than mere money
can ever buy. In fact, I do not believe one can buy their way into a
“rich” life, although I have witnessed many struggle in their attempts to
do so.
The effect of this struggle usually results in
some obvious discomfort not unlike that of a person trying to fit into suit that is clearly the wrong size. The most essential quality required to living a “rich” life is to simply and comfortably inhabit who you are.
After all, neither the clothes you wear,
the car you drive nor the vastness of your wealth, can buy you a suit that feels quite like one’s own skin. A rich life is created on the inside. It is not a quality you can buy any more than it is something that once you own…can ever be taken from you.
Because it is who you are.
Sometimes I think we can become so consumed with becoming someone, or having something more…that we forget what already is.
I believe part of our journey is learning to not just to accept, but to love, what is…rather than to mourn what is not.
That is my wish for you.
Peace & Blessings!
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Farewell, My Friends: May You Discover Your Own Rich Life
Sadly, today is my last blog on Beliefnet. It has been a tremendous
pleasure and honor to have been a part of your lives for the last year. In parting, I want you to know that I hope to continue to be a resource to you through my work at The Money Coaching Institute. Our work as
Money Coaches contin
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Wednesday's Blessing
Great Spirit, God, Creator of All
I welcome You into my heart, mind, body and soul
There is always room for You here.
Grant me the wisdom to heed my inner voice
And the strength to stay grounded while I sing my sacred song.
Guide me down my chosen path and give me the courage to pursue
what is avail
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Are You a Pessimist or Optimist?
I don't know about you but it feels to me that things are getting better. Our nation and the economy still have it's problems, but a hint of positive change does seem to be in the air, doesn't it? Or maybe, it's that spring is on the way and I'm feeling optimistic. Truth be told, I'm a bit tired of
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Are You a Shopaholic? An Interview with psychologist, April Lane Benson
I recently had the pleasure of meeting the reknown psychologist, April Lane Benson, at a conference in Arizona, where we were both keynote speakers. April's an expert in compulsive shopping. Afterwards, we had a chance to have lunch together and she gave me a copy of her new book, To Buy Or Not To B
posted 9:49:54am Mar. 08, 2010 |
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Dealing With Our Money "Disorders"
Lately, it seems like the
list of society's "money disorders" seems to be growing by the day. Common money issues today include: compulsive shopping, financial infidelity, debt addiction,
hoarding, money phobia, compulsive
gambling, financial enabling, and chronic under-earning. What can we do
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posted October 27, 2009 at 8:46 am
Wonderful post here…thank you for sharing your thoughts! Most financial planners get this wrong!! Keep up the great work…