Do you know how to recognise real wealth?

Unfortunately, we let others define what being wealthy means. Bestselling author, Lisa Nichols tells us, “We see prosperous characters on television and think we know what prosperity is. We assume we have an accurate picture of the activities and luxuries that ‘rich people’ enjoy.

We listen to what our friends say, then strive to acquire those possessions THEY think are ‘necessary.’ We see reality TV shows flaunting expensive cars, monstrous homes, and megawatt jewelry – then call it “wealth.” But we never stop to think about what we ourselves ultimately want from life.” What do abundance, prosperity, riches and wealth mean to you? Recognising real wealth is what would fill your bank account. British author, Arnold Bennett tells us that “every magic morning, our purse of time is filled.” We are constantly trying to figure out how to live on what we earn.

We figure out how to cut here, pad there, pay less, and sometimes avoid paying at all. But how often do we really consider the wealth bestowed on each and every one of us – regardless of race or job title or amount of money in the bank – of 24 hours? As Bennett suggests – when last did you see an article on “How to live on 24 hours a day?” We say time is money but it’s a great deal more than money. If you have the time, you can earn money but you can’t buy more time. We are always thinking of how unfair life is, but with regard to time – we all get the same amount – every day! As Bennett quite rightly says: “In the realm of time no one’s richer than you.” And what about gratitude? Gratitude, according to Wallace D Wattles, American author and New Thought writer, is the state of wealth.

He says, “You cannot exercise much power without gratitude, for it is gratitude that keeps you connected with Power.” What are you grateful for right now in your life? Wallace shares that the moment we permit our mind to dwell with dissatisfaction upon things as they are, we begin to lose ground. If you focus on what’s going well, the assets you do have, the resources that are available to you right now, then you will begin to demonstrate the faith needed to expect good things. “It is necessary then, to cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.” We often miss that last part.

Our attitude must be one of gratitude for everything. Nelson Mandela said, “I either win or I learn.” Be grateful for everything…we are shaped by our circumstances and our experiences, the good, the not so good and the necessary! According to an article in the English Guardian by Julian Baggini, Plato was credited with the quote, “An unexamined life is not worth living”.

It does, indeed, come from Plato’s Apology, which is a recollection of the speech Socrates gave at his trial.

Socrates is attributed with these words after choosing death rather than exile from Athens or a commitment to silence. We are so busy sometimes struggling to get by, to figuring things out that examination of our own lives seems like pure luxury. Yet it is important for us to take time to understand who we are better, and how we fit in and contribute to the whole. Julia Seton was an important figure in the development of the New Thought movement from the esotericmetaphysical point of view. In an essay titled “The Divine Use of Wealth” she says that if we seek first the kingdom of harmony, and understanding within the self, then all external things will be added to us. Basically, once we are in alignment with our true nature, then things will begin to fall into place.

Your wealth starts in your mind.

Somewhere in there you can harness the energy to take you out of a rut toward the mountain of your success… defined by you, if you truly understand and recognize, that you have all that it takes to be wealthy now! Does every day feel like you’re trying to figure things out? Discover what’s preventing you from clearly seeing your NEXT step. Send an email to possibility2profit@gmail.com to get your FREE e-guide