Wealth Wednesday: What Does Wealth Mean To You?

One of Blake's Photos from earlier this year

Hi! I hope that your week is going smoothly. Sorry that I missed you yesterday. I was without internet and didn’t have a chance to go to the coffee shop. The wi-fi was so slow at the coffee shop on Monday that I actually had to go to McDonald’s to be able to upload photos for Monday’s post. I was impressed with my grilled southwest chicken salad that I ate while I was there. McDonald’s has stepped up their game in the healthier fast-food department.

Today I wanted to talk a little bit about what it means to be wealthy. Wikipedia defines wealth as:

“Wealth is the abundance of valuable resources or material possessions … The concept of wealth is of significance in all areas of economics, especially development economics, yet the meaning of wealth is context-dependent and there is no universally agreed upon definition.” - source.

My view of wealth is beginning to shift meanings. I understand that there is still a need to generate money in order to create a comfortable lifestyle, but what does true wealth mean to you? My first inclination was that being wealthy meant that you felt secure and happy with your life.

I spent some time thinking about what makes me feel secure and happy. I listed off things like spending quality time with Blake and Layla, cooking healthy dinners for my family and friends, going for long walks and having a warm and cozy place to live. As I reviewed my list, I recognized the fact that none of these items regarded material goods or required an extra high level of income. My list was centered around relationships, healthy activities and having a comfortable place to call home. It was in that moment that I was reminded of how full of wealth my life already is.

Take some time today to think about what “feeling wealthy” means to you. It could be feeling free, grateful or loved. Then write down things in your life that already make you feel this way. For example, “not having to depend on anyone, taking time to say grace before your meals or receiving lots of kisses from your dog when you come home each night.”

By focusing on and being thankful for what already brings us wealth in our lives, we will in turn attract more wealth to us.

What makes you feel wealthy?

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