Money

[janbear]

Money



When money speaks, the truth keeps silent.
—Russian Proverb


Money talks to all of us. Whether we admit it or not, a lot of our self-esteem is based on the amount of money we’re able to earn, hoard, or spend. How could it be otherwise? The siren song of success calls out to us daily from advertisements, television shows & newspapers: “You must have more or you are a failure.” Because we hear the message loud & clear & because we don’t want to be failures, it’s hard not to buy into the idea.

But self has to do with being, not with having. These are totally different realities. Self-esteem is an art in itself, not a work of art that can be bought or sold. To have self-esteem is to know how much is enough. It is to value friendship over things & to have the ability to relax more, worry less & find plenty to laugh about.

Certainly everybody needs enough money to live on. Poverty can kill a spirit as quickly as riches can. But even great wealth can’t buy what isn’t for sale. Truly happy people know that their real riches reside within.

I will avoid the trap of outward trappings.

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Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 6:27 am Post subject:

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good post Jan. I'm learning more and more each day.






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Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 11:04 am Post subject:

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Just what the doctor ordered for me today. Super posting!!! Vic






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Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 8:22 pm Post subject:

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great post, this is important to keep materialism at bay. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help another alcoholic. While money is a necessity it is not the end all be all. Often i have seen judgement be passed on people both inside and out side of aa which leads to a person be steretyped or boxed into someone elses ideal. I always remember being told as a child to never judge another because the bum in the park could tomorrow be the prime minister. We simply do't know god's will for them. I loved the saying "when money speaks the truth is kept silent " as this has certainly been the truth in many areas of my life. Finding peace for me is about feeling comfortable in my own skin and self acceptance whether I am fat, thin, beautiful, ugly and even with those negative traits that I work so hard at putting to rest.

thats me !

[free2bunme]

I agree that:
Truly happy people know that their real riches reside within.

And also that:
Poverty can kill a spirit as quickly as riches can.

There is no sustaining glory in having too much money, and there is no romance in not having enough.

That's why, in my opinion, balance is important when considering money. And to always remember that it is God's money, and it's important for us to be good stewards. I've had a tough time learning that lesson and it's one that I hope I do not ever forget know that I understand it.