How much do you make and is it enough?
I have been spending a lot of time in meditation trying to release my stresses related to money. I have a good life that gives me so many more freedoms which I am grateful for. I also have some debts that are a great challenge to pay off. I work hard and love what I do. I get payed a small amount but it does give us what we need.
What about those things we do not have. Travel, new roof on the house, windshield on the car, courses, toys, emergency money, all that seems to have a loud voice in my financial stresses. I know we could make more money, I know that we could use more money but...
How much is enough?
I have spent time with wealthy people. Not rich but wealthy. Those who make more in a year then you and I do in a life time. They do not seem happier then those who live paycheck to paycheck. Those who have a healthy savings and retirement fund seem just as lost and angry and stressed as the next person, they are just slightly better dressed.
It is my realization that there is never enough money. Not that it is scarce, in fact there is enough wealth to feed the world and to house the world. What there lacks is a clear appreciation for what is needed versus what is wanted. The wants take over from the needs and creates a panic when they are not there.
It is an addiction to getting the next thing, accumulating the next toy, going to the next level, traveling to the next controlled experience. It is not how much is enough but more like....
What do I really need?
The distraction of wealth is a great way to hide from my truth. It is a great way to excuse myself from what is right in front of me. If I don't like my life, I buy something, go somewhere or hide in my false security of my bank balance.
If I am honest, I can honestly say that have all I need.
I have food in my fridge
I have a roof over my head
I have my health, my family, my friends.
I live with the love of my life and a beautiful daughter
I am building a wealth of experiences in my own back yard.
I am the richest person int he world.... even though my bank balance is negative most of the time.
My wealth comes from appreciation, gratitude and openness.