I recently had the opportunity to see one of my favorite inspirational speakers - Tony Robins. Yes I have all his CD's, yes I've read all his books, yes I've signed up for the next live event in Arizona... OK so maybe I have a small self-help-book problem, but I'm a sucker for a tall, dark and handsome, Life Coach who gives me endless amounts of quotes that are written on post-its and stuck to every smooth surface on my house -- IS THAT SO WRONG?!?!
Success is a wonderful blessing. It's something that you are grateful for. Money in the bank, a roof over your head, a sports car in the garage... life is good right?
No. Well then what is missing? Why don't you feel satisfied? You have reached almost all of your goals and that Cuban cigar you smoked after dinner was lit with a $100 bill. So what's your problem?
I'll tell you what your problem is, you feel empty, lacking, without purpose. Don't get me wrong you are grateful for all that you have and the wonderful life you have created, but there is something missing...
With The Holidays right around the corner we have the opportunity to discover what this idea of "Wealth" really means. I thought I would share a great idea that my favorite Life Coach shared with me. First call around to a couple different churches and get the name and address of a family that has fallen on some hard times. Thanksgiving morning go to the grocery store and buy 2 BIG bags of groceries: Turkey, stuffing, potatoes, pies, etc. Deliver the 2 big bags of groceries as a delivery person. This is not something you are trying to take credit for. You are simply delivering this food from a caring, friend who wanted to make sure their Thanksgiving was special.
This act of kindness has nothing to do with you being a hero or getting a pat on the back. Drop off the food and don't take credit. Now make sure to notice the feeling you get as you walk back to your car. It's overwhelming how such a small gesture can be so fulfilling. This feeling is what WEALTH is all about!
(NOTE: don't drive your fancy sports car, borrow your son's beat up Honda civic)
This is just one idea there are millions more. The important part is to step up and get involved. If you are reading this you obviously have the time. Stop making excuses. I promise it will be one of the most rewarding things you have ever done. Anyone can donate $100 to a charity (and that is great). But to actually get involved in your community as a Big Brother or Big sister. Or maybe if you only have an hour on Mondays, go visit a retirement community. I've learned some pretty good stuff from my friends over at the Sunrise Assisted living Home in Decatur GA. You will go offering your companionship, but in the end you will walk away with a valuable education!
Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our own problems we forget the big picture. Big houses, fast cars, flat screen TV's and Louis Vuitton Purses are all nice things to have. But they never really fill that empty spot up. Am I a wealthier person because I have $1,000,000 in the bank or because I've lived a truly fulfilled life?
My favorite T.Robins post-it that that inspired me to write this blog reads: "Wealth comes from caring and creativity."
NOW GO GET WEALTHY!!
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