Riches

Hello and happy day. 
In our overly materialistic world, it is quite tempting to define ourselves by physical acquisitions, forgetting that real joy and success are not found in things. Amidst challenges, pressures, and other variables, we may forget or under-estimate the riches that are ours from being in nurturing, caring, respectful environments. Indeed, we soon lose sight that we are wealthier than we think - not placing ample value on our talents, abilities, experiences, or potential. We should never forget the power there is in gratitude to clarify our values, perception, and thinking. There’s a poignant reminder in the well-known saying: “I cried because I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet.” 
All the best to you.  I close with this poem…

WEALTH AND RICHES

Here, looking back at my formative years
With family deep in the countryside
We might have lacked in material fares
But we were rich in love on every side

See, the focus was caring and sharing
And other vital matters of the heart
We did not live like we were despairing
And made fond memories right from the start

All the priceless pleasures that we enjoyed
Were never brought about by happenstance
But from deliberate choices deployed
In support of a grand inheritance

Our home was blest with incredible wealth
Including kindness and an open door
The sweetness in our lives, made for good health
It never crossed our minds that we were poor

David McAdam
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