How Do I Get Rich? A Moment With Bill Reflection
IN SEARCH OF RICHES
When I was getting ready to graduate from high school I began to toss around ideas of what courses I wanted to take in college. A fool’s errand for sure, for what high school senior truly has a clue about the real world and the future? Still, I should get brownie points for making the attempt.
My first choice was to become a teacher. I had always been good with children and I could easily see a life dedicated to helping the youth of our country.
My second choice was to become a National Park Ranger. I was in love with the wilderness and I had no problem envisioning a life working for our great National Park System. Just me and Smokey the Bear riding off into the sunset and saving the planet.
My dad, however, had other thoughts on the matter. He was a product of the Great Depression, and his dream was for me to graduate from college with a business degree and then go on to seek, and find, riches in the corporate world. I was the first Holland to attend college, so obviously it was a big deal for my family. They were all incredibly proud of me, and I sensed I carried with me the hopes and dreams of an entire family.
When it came time to declare my major I admit that I caved to the wishes of my father. He was the one sacrificing for me. He was the one working overtime to pay for my college tuition and yes, he was the one I grew up admiring and trusting. If dad wanted me to make it in the business world then by God I was going to do just that.
REALITY REARS ITS UGLY HEAD
Well, the harsh reality was that I did not enjoy business courses. I damn near flunked out my first semester because college life was way too much fun and college courses were not. From there it was a constant struggle just to maintain some semblance of a decent grade point average. By the time I graduated with degrees in Marketing and Economics, my gpa was forever recorded as 2.80, and let me tell you that those three numbers impressed absolutely nobody when it came time to apply for business jobs.
My resume showed two degrees, a mediocre grade point average, three years of varsity baseball and a whole lot of partying and having fun. Not exactly the stuff of legends!
My father died before I graduated. He never did live to see his dream fulfilled, and it is probably just as well because his dream of me becoming a business mogul took a detour. Five years after graduating, having bounced around from one meaningless job to another, I returned to college and earned my teaching degree.
I found in teaching the riches I had been seeking.
FURTHER REFLECTIONS
I have earned six-figure incomes during my lifetime. I have owned and operated three businesses. I have owned my share of toys and I have played hard with them all. I took chances, embraced risk and lived on the edge. How I survived some experiences will forever be a mystery, but survive them I did and I am here to tell you that I never did become rich as my father envisioned, but I did become rich.
Confused?
“Even the rich are hungry for love, for being cared for, for being wanted, for having someone to call their own.”
Mother Teresa
It took me a very long time to realize that man can be rich without money. Man can have all of his needs met without abundant possessions. Man can be rich if, and only if, he learns to love.
Something to think about
- Living Simple: Perspective In Our Lives
Happiness is a choice; you can whine all you want about your circumstance in life but it still comes down to whether you choose to be happy or choose to be miserable.
HOW DO YOU GET RICH?
So sit back and relax while I tell you a few truths I have learned over sixty-four years. Allow me to make some suggestions that just might put you on the road to riches beyond your imagination. Allow me to show you how to get rich in life without money. Are you ready? Are you prepared to take notes? Then let’s begin.
Remember when
REMEMBER WHEN
Play along with me while we do an exercise. Remember back to the last time you were truly happy before you started working and started chasing the good life. I can remember as if it were yesterday. I was nineteen years old and didn’t have a care in the world. My father was still alive and I was livin’ large and lovin’ life. Yes, I had a summer job, but the job was more a “rights of passage” sort of thing rather than a necessity. The money I made was used to have fun, and I had so few bills as to seem insignificant.
There were few things I really needed so there was no pressure to constantly keep meeting my needs. My wants were easily paid for because, in truth, I had few wants. I had friends, a loving family and yes, a girlfriend. Life was good.
Oh how things changed. Somehow I got wrapped up in the same game millions of others play every single day. Must have a house…must have a nicer car…must have a bigger television….must, must, must….and suddenly making more money was a necessity because I had to pay, not only for my needs, but also my wants.
Fast forward forty years and I now see the folly in it all. Today I resemble that nineteen year old in that I am again surrounded by friends, family and love and yes, life is once again good.
In other words, I am rich without money.
FRIENDS, FRIENDS AND MORE FRIENDS
I had quite a few friends when I was making a six-figure income. I was the life of the party and I was never shy about buying a round of drinks, or paying for group dinners. I had plastic, baby, and what I couldn’t pay for then I could easily pay for in twelve easy installments of $75 each.
I partied hard, played hard and loved hard, and all was good until the day I came crashing down to earth and found reality staring me in the face. My so-called friends could not be found when I could no longer buy a round of drinks. My bosom buddies were AWOL when I reached out a hand for help. I was….alone!
Again, fast forward to today. The friendships I have today have a solid foundation based on mutual respect. The bond I have with my son is as strong as ever, and I receive all the love I’ll ever need from Bev.
In other words, I am rich without money.
FINDING THE CORE OF MY HUMANNESS
I don’t know when it happened. I can clearly remember my youth, my teen years and even into my twenties, caring deeply about people and being emotionally invested in their joys as well as their pains. Life was a roller-coaster of highs and lows as my emotions were given free-run. To borrow from an old saying, I felt therefore I was alive.
Somehow over the years that slowly eroded. As my attention was turned more and more towards me and less on others, I found myself cold-hearted and unfeeling. I began to see the “wisdom” in the philosophy of every man for himself, and I was less and less affected by the problems of others. Then alcohol took control of my life and my only concern was to feed my addiction.
Once again we fast forward to today. Today I once again feel for others. I have found my long-lost compassion for my brothers and sisters, and the empathy I once felt has returned. When others are hurting then a part of me is hurting, and when others rejoice over good fortune I am there to rejoice with them.
In other words, I have found the better part of my humanity and yes, I am rich without money.
It's all about love my friends
TURN THE PAGE BUT RETAIN THE LESSONS LEARNED
I will be honest with you; there are times I would love to have just a little bit more money. I am not immune to the comforts that money can buy. I would love it if Bev didn’t have to work so hard to help pay what bills we have. I would love to experience what other people call a vacation. Heck, I would love to have that small farm I have dreamed about, and spend my remaining days writing while looking out at the pasture and critters.
However, I wouldn’t trade my life for anything. I have found happiness and yes, I have found love, and today I am a rich man.
I wish for all of you the same riches that I have found. It is there for you if you want it. All you have to do is love as though your life depended on it because, you see, it does.
2013 William D. Holland (aka billybuc)
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Comments
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Well Liz, I'm glad you read it too. :) I guess the old saying "you can't buy happiness" might just be accurate.
Thank you as always for stopping by, Liz. You are appreciated.
Good point about high school students making choices about college. I had no clue back then what I wanted to do and though I got my degree in Information Technology, my interest in it has slowly vanished.
It's funny how so many people believe that in order to be rich, you need to have tons of money. You've proven with your blogs that it is simply not the case.
I know many rich people who are unhappy and many people of average income who are always cheerful. It all depends on who you surround yourself with.
This was an excellent hub and glad I read it!
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Walter, you and me both....richer than we could ever imagine. LOL You do make me laugh my friend.
QUOTE: "I am rich without money."
I have never read a sentence like this before. It's a beautiful sentence. Can it be made better? How about: "I am rich because I've no money"? LOL. Jesus will definitely agree:
"Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God." -- Matthew 19:24
By the looks of it, I will have an easy passage to the kingdom of God! How blessed it is to be poor, LOL.
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Nancy, thank you for a beautiful comment and I'm glad you liked this hub. Agape love? I have never heard of that so thank you for mentioning it.
I so enjoyed this hub. I agree whole heartedly with you, and I too have found happiness, true happiness. There are always sad times that we have to deal with. But, when I pray I try to remember to say thanks for the measure of peace I have for that day. To be able to breathe deeply, and smell the soil and even the rain in the air before it even rains is such a rich blessing. I have love for all peoples everywhere. Even in the hardest person I believe there is a soft place. There is a true pure love called agape love which is the purest form of love that is from God. We all need to practice this love always. Take care, and the richest blessings to you.
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shielamaeparreno, I am humbled that you think highly of my hubs. Thank you very much.
oh well, as always, your hubs are my 'thoughts to ponder' for the day..never fails to inspire me.. thanks billy!
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Glimmer, it is too bad. It's always nice to see you my friend. I hope you are well. Thank you!
Wealth is all about perspective Bill and it sounds like you are incredibly "wealthy". Too bad more people can't live like that as well.
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Thank you Becky! I have no doubt you understand the message in this hub. :)
Your so right how we all seem to get caught up in the "I want's..." or "I needs..." that we take what we do have for granted.
Voted beautiful, interesting, and useful. Thanks billybuc.
~Becky
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SilentReed, no, there is nothing wrong with having money. I believe that to be true.....however, if accumulating money is your only goal in life well, then, the boat just sailed and you are not on it. :)
Thanks for your reflections, most of which I agree with.
There's nothing wrong with having money. It's what we do with it that makes the difference. First they say "money is the root of all evil", then it gets edited to " Wanting or desire for money is the root of all evil." (Why fault the rich for the evils of society. Let's spread the blame, everyone has the right to equal opportunity.;))
Money should be use as a means for providing material comfort. What one find offensive is it's use as a means to gain control or ascendancy over others (buying their love and affection or holding it like the sword of Damocles to threaten and enforce compliance to our way of thinking.)
Eric Hoffer wrote " The poor on the borderline of starvation live purposeful lives. To be engaged in a desperate struggle for food and shelter is to be wholly free from a sense of futility." Money can't buy happiness, but I think that's a bit extreme.:)
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Beckie, very rarely does a day go by when I do not think of my dad and wish he was here to provide counsel....or just to sit and laugh with me. :) I am rich, Beckie, and I'm the most grateful man on the planet.
And I am grateful for your friendship.
love,
billy
Ahhh - The riches you have reaped today are more precious than gold. I am only saddened that you lost your dear Dad so young. I do wish he could have been there physically to see you graduate. This is a great reflective hub, perfect for reminding all of us, at the end of the day, substance is what matters most - not quantity of the almighty dollar.
Here's wishing your blessing only continue to multiple.
Love,
Beckie XO
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Thunder, I don't think I have ever mentioned this to you, but I love your profile picture. There is a peacefulness to your smile that is genuine and endearing. :) Thank you my friend.
Bill, I wanted to hit the Beautiful button fifteen times to show you just how much I loved this hub. You are so rich, I'm sure you're dad would have agreed. To love and be loved brings all the riches we need. Beautiful as always.
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Mike is a great resource for blogging and all things related to the internet, Leslie. I just stopped by and signed up. I'll spend more time there once I get my hubs written for the week. :) Thank you my dear and I'm really happy that you started a blog.
Bill..i've been shaking things up..trust me...lol..
but - i started a blog - god knows why - i just woke up in the middle of the night with this thought that i should be blogging..
i didn't even know exactly what it was..i don't follow any either..
soooo...if ya want - the links are on my fb page - and if ya want - you can input your email addy into this little 'box' on the post - and you'll be notified (WARNED??) if and when i write anything..
again - i have NO idea why i'm doing this..lol
Mike (cloudexplorer) has been a BIG help!
he smart and - he think YOU da MAN!
lol
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Cat, I'm glad I could help with the sleep deprivation. Don't want you going without sleep; then you wouldn't be able to write your fine hubs. Thanks for spending part of your night with me. :)
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one2get2no, thanks for visiting my friend. My goodness, what I could have done with this knowledge in my twenties. LOL But then I would have missed out on an awful lot of fun. LOL
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Rajan, if I don't follow these suggestions myself then I am just a warm breeze in the air that few will pay attention to. This is doable if anyone wants it badly enough.
Thank you my friend.
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Faith, slowing down enough to do so....amen to that my friend. It's a beautiful day here and I'm going to do exactly that throughout the day.
blessings to you, today and always
bill
Billy,
Wow, a moment with Bill, a bout of sleep deprivation and some Alan Jackson singing remember when is enough to make an unstable girl cry in her coffee. You are so right, I just wish everyone could see through your eyes! It seems the more that time passes the more that people want and forget about what truly makes us rich. I think you need to scream this one from the rooftops my dear!
Up and awesome!
Cat
The wisdom of growing old is to realise that riches are not physical but emotional. If only we had that wisdom in our early years when we could have made more wise choices. Great hub Billy.
A fine and simple message, loud and clear. I don't think it's difficult to understand, maybe a bit difficult to follow for some. But you drive home the point pretty effectively with a personal example. It's up for grabs and you show it how to.
Thanks Bill! Have a great day.
Amen, I am with you on this one, Bill!
Being rich does not have one thing to do with how much money one has! Love, family, health and friendships is what makes one rich in this world, and the sooner one realizes that and does not take those very things in this life for granted, the happier one will be no doubt!
And enjoying God's beautiful creation and slowing down enough to do so!
Voted up ++++ and sharing
Hugs and love, Faith Reaper
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Leslie....would I like a little bit more money? Yep! Am I happy without it? Yep! I'll take it when it comes and live the good life if it doesn't. :) Life is good my friend.
Thank you! I hope you are well. It's about time for you to shake things up again.
love,
bill
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drbj, I doubt you needed the reminder my friend, but thank you.
Brilliant insight as always, dear friend! How is it that we get swept up into the fast lane of life - as if it were...natural!
i agree with you - it's NOT!
i sold insurance for 14 years and - gave it all up - just to be happier and healthier..
i had no other form of income and no disability for my disability and - i didn't care..
i look at those playing 'the game' and - i feel nothing but pity! i see all their bright and shiny toys and all i see is BURDEN..
i - like you Bill - appreciate the simple things in life - the sound of birds singing, the feel of sun on my face - my dog (and my computer..LOL..)
lol..
love yaxx
Thanks, Bill, for taking the time to remind us what the most important things in our life are: the love we give and receive from family and good friends.
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Fossil, we all have warts. I learned a long time ago that there are things uglier than warts.....I'm just happy you and others find my stories interesting.
Thank you for stopping by on this Sunday.
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Lurana, what good are our experiences if we can't share them? I'm just grateful someone reads my stuff and listens occasionally. :) Thank you my Chicago friend.
I just appreciate your down to earth messages and frankness, but above all, your willingness to tell all . . . the good, bad and ugly! Thank you Billy! Kathi, :O)
I really enjoyed reading this---thank you for sharing it. Park ranger was on my list of job ideas at one point too :-).
It's wonderful that you have grown your experiences into such a rich story that you can give to others.
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Vellur, true words my friend. When you find a friend who will stick with you through anything, hold onto them tightly.
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Donnah, I love your statement that we can all learn from each other's experiences. How true, if we are willing. Thank you my friend. Only a month and a half and your vacation will be here.
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Phoenix, it was during the 80's, a decade that I seem to have missed while wandering around in a fog. A park ranger? I only dream of it now when I visit Yellowstone. :) I am quite happy being a writer my friend.
I hope you are having a wonderful Sunday.
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Martin, I will echo your words about myself. Thank you!
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Taleb, thank you, and if I don't get that farm I will find happiness in some other setting.
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Michelle, my soul is free and walking in a pleasant garden of happiness. How cool is that?
Thank you Michelle.
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Dabble, I agree, some of us are extremely lucky and I am one of the grateful ones. Thanks for stopping by.
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Thank you Alicia! I would trade any of it for all the riches in the world. ;)
It is very difficult to find true friends who will stick around during troubled times. Family, happiness and true friends are treasures to be cherished forever. Great write.
So many truths here. When you talk about the high life of buying dinners and rounds of drinks only to turn around and find no friends around when you are at your lowest reminds me of Gatsby. We just finished reading The Great Gatsby in my classes. Too bad The Gatsbys of the world die before they figure out the lessons you discuss here. We all can learn from each other's experiences, so thank you for continuing to share yours. You always get me to think and reflect on my life and habits. Thank you!
You've come full circle. You started out as a compassionate human, became a soulless member of the crowd (was this during the 80s, by any chance) and have, once again become compassionate. You're more fortunate than you realise. I imagine many of your fair-weather friends from you dark time are still milling about in the abyss, unaware that the answer to the sickness in the bodies and souls is not more money. Sadly, there is nothing you can do for them. Just like there was nothing anyone could do for you. They have to come to this answer on their own; just like you did.
I'm sure it was a rough ole ride but you seem all the better for it. Do you still dream of becoming a Park Ranger?
Thank you for this. I myself, though not rich, was extremely fortunate.
In this fast moving world, you are able to take us to peaceful world. Thank for these magnificent moments you was able to share with us. Hope you will get the farm you hope.
We have to have the wealth of soul indeed, well said! Without it, material well being is meaningless.
A really nice advice and a nice story. Some guys have all the luck, and I must say, you are one of them. :)
You've described the best way in the world to become rich, Bill. Thanks for the reminder.
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Ruby, it is that foundation, from youth, that literally saved my life, and I will forever be grateful to my parents for doing their job so well.
Yes, I know your story Ruby, and I respect you greatly.
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mr. veg, I am indeed, and I thank the heavens daily for my bounty. Thank you!
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Career, I'm sorry to disappoint you. LOL As for that money drop, keep looking to the sky and who knows, right? :)
Thank you and have a great Sunday!
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Poolman, perhaps that explains why I respect you. Rich in money??? I just never have cared. I am motivated to be the best....if that brings money with it, that's fine, but the inner fire is what motivates me and always will. :) Thank you my friend.
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Anna, what a beautiful, poetic and kind remark. Thank you so much. If I do, in fact, light a path, then I am one appreciative writer.
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PS, I love that...the pot of gold landed and all is good. Indeed it is, PS....life is so good I could just spit. LOL
Blessings and a hub, today and always
bill
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Cerebral, it does indeed, and I thank you for stopping by and leaving a nice comment.
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Mary my friend, it is always nice having you stop by. I hope you know how much I admire you and appreciate you. We speak the same language for sure. :) Thank you!
Money can't buy love. I am a living example of that. You know my story. I had anything money could buy yet felt alone and was miserable. I do not feel that money is evil, i am able to do things that make me happy by giving. I loved reading your story. You had a solid foundation as a youth, money can't buy that either. I feel blessed knowing you...
Nicely explained Bill !! You are as rich as you think from your heart !! Thanks for sharing ...
Man Billy, I had my notebook ready, prepared to take notes on how to make a million dollars this year! LOL. Just kidding. I wouldn't trade my life for anyone's. I'm with you. With a wonderful husband, two great little boys and family and friends I couldn't ask for more. Now, if God wanted to drop some more money on top of my richness I would not deny it. (-:
For some persons, they will never have enough money. If they were able to get every dollar available in the world it would still not be enough.
Others view that guy with five bucks in his pocket as a rich guy.
I have run the range of stone broke to a comfortable living, but have never been rich. Money has never been a motivator for me. I value good friends more than anything.
Great hub Bill.
The beautiful truth that means everything, written flawlessly.
You are like a firefly, soaring, giving of the light which is lighting so many paths, awesome :)
Absolutely .....voted up up and away, Bill.
Richness is right at our fingertips. It is the peace that comes from the love of those that we embrace.
More money would be nice but I do not think I could have more joy than I do right at this very moment. No longer chasing rainbows, the pot of gold landed and all is good.
Amazingly well said....hugs and blessings and many Angels are on the way :) ps Shared....
Excellent, sincere prose. Getting rich in fact does have multiple meanings.
You've learned it well Bill. As we get older we begin to realize what is truly important in our lives and what makes us rich...in life and spirit. Nothing is more important than the love we receive and give, but, you know how I feel about that. Paying the bills and not being overly frivolous will keep us eating with a roof over our heads, if there's nothing more, so be it, as long as we have love and a happy family. Well done my friend.
Voted up, useful, awesome, and interesting. Have a PIPO Sunday.
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livingsta, thank you my young friend. I appreciate you very much and I have no concerns about the direction you are taking. Let the light shine through your smile and kind deeds.
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Annie, if it were only that easy. LOL I'm not sure I would have heard this message when I was eighteen. Hopefully others can learn from my story, and others like it....still, the hard times molded me into the man I am today, so I am grateful for them.
Thank you my friend and have a great weekend in Texas.
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Carol, high praise indeed and I'll gratefully take it. Yep, ten feet tall and bulletproof, and thank God we survived it all. LOL I am where I want to be, as are you, and ain't it great? :) Thank you!
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Lea, I am indeed rich, as are you my friend. One look at that smile of yours tells the whole story. I am so grateful to have you as a friend.
Blessings my dear
bill
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Jo, it is always a pleasure having you stop by. Your comments are always encouraging and the spirit of friendship flows through your words. Thank you, Jo, and enjoy a wonderful weekend. The sun is out here and it finally feels like spring.
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Thank you vkwok...I hope you are having a great weekend my friend.
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Bobbi, I am humbled by your words. Thank you for your friendship, and thank you to your Grandmother for showing you the way to happiness.
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DDE, thank you. You summarized it all perfectly.
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Thank you Kathryn! Here's hoping that the coming weeks are happier than this past week has been. Keep living the life you are living and you will keep receiving the blessings you are receiving. :)
Wow, this is another awesome hub from you Bill. Yes, there is this special meaning to being rich and not many are aware of it. I always admire and love your writing Bill. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Voting up and sharing!
A copy of this needs to be given to every student at some point in their high school career, Bill.
One of the things that stood out after reading..how bullet proof we are when young..and taking chances, risks were part of the daily venue. I can cringe a bit when thinking of the past. However, I would not change any of it. So you are where you want to be..and that is what counts most. As always Bill your words always come across with so much truth and honesty. And to top it off..always interesting.
billybuc: Tremendous hub, so full of life lessons. '
Love your sharing your story...if only we could go back to those days, I know that there are so many things I would change.
All one has to do is check out celebrities on the internet...divorce, suicidal attempts, suing each other, infidelity, drug problems...it goes on and on. These people have so much money and so little happiness.
You are right. You ARE rich. To me, the greatest values in life are peace of mind and good health. Without those you have nothing.
Voted up, useful and beautiful. Blessings Sparklea :)
Billy, I believe we are all searching for the same things in life, some of us just don't know what that is yet.
So many of us are convinced that happiness means flash cars, the big mansion and having enough money to burn; but with all those material things, real happiness still eludes us. There just have to be another way. You are inspirational and informative as always.
Have a great week end and my best to you.
That is so true. Great hub!
Hi Bill,
I am so happy you found the true meaning of a happy and rich life.
My dear Grandmother Knight taught it to me from a very young age. I've never judged people by their bank account.
I have wealthy and not so wealthy friends. I am a happy country girl living with nature. family and my pets---great neighbors---so I am very rich in what is important in life.
Your are one great writer and one of the people I most admire on HubPages.
Your friend,
Bobbi
Rich without money I believe that is a fact about life and you only know your real friends when have nothing to show for. The rich in your heart and happiness in your soul is what matters the most, I so agree with this Hub and you made a clear point here thanks
This is beautiful. Money is great, but it shouldn't be our focus. When we put the focus on our loved ones around us, and what we do have, rather than what we don't, it's easier to be satisfied with life. I love your message, Bill, it is very inspiring!
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DJ, what a lovely message to start my day with. Thank you for your kind words. I am moving forward with a clarity and it refreshing and energizing. I have great hope for all of us, and if my words help others then I am the grateful one.
Thank you so much! I hope you have a love-filled weekend.
bill
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Janine, I am energized and filled with ideas about my future direction. The light bulb went off this morning when I awoke. I am ready. :)
Thank you kind friend. Enjoy your weekend!
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Maria, I will, indeed, have a wonderful weekend, and I wish the same for you my dear.
love,
bill
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Joe, you discovered PIPO....I love it! Your walk sounds like just the ticket to start off a perfect weekend. I'm walking right alongside of you my friend. Thank you for everything. Your friendship is cherished by me.
bill
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Thank you Sha! I am a very lucky man, and I want to share the joy I have found. How cool is that?
Life is good, Sha!
love,
bill
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Sheri, it is enough said and I thank you for it! Enjoy your weekend in beautiful BC.
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Lizzy, it sounds to me as though you learned your lessons well my friend. Thank you for the perfect analysis, and have a great weekend with that loving husband and daughter.
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True words, Debbie, and thank you! It's good to see you back my friend. You have been missed.
blessings, today and always
bill
Bill, thank you for sharing a mental picture of your life from the early
days to the present. You admit to making a few mistakes, which we all
can relate. But, you found where true happiness resides. It resides in the heart. The healthy heart lives on a steady diet of love.
You are leading the way, showing how to get in touch with our humanness, and teaching that love is the answer. You are indeed a
rich man, Bill.
You lead by example. As I have said before; " You are changing the world, one kind act at a time."
Thank you for taking time to help all your Hub Page friends.
You are a treasure, and I appreciate all your kind efforts.
DJ.
Yes said it perfectly and you already know you are preaching to the choir with me on this one!! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend my friend!!
Written with wisdom, purpose and brings me back to my core...thank you for my inspiration today, Bill.
Voted UP and UABI...Have a wonderful weekend. Love, Maria
Bill, just about the time I'm writing this, I hope you, Bev, and your son are thinking about or already deeply into a wonderful, recreational, and memorable Saturday. You brought it back home to the basics with your evergreen PIPO delivery, and I personally am hearing you loud and clear all the way over on this side of the Cascades!
I gratefully receive the most beautiful sermons whenever I go on my walks, and in just a few minutes, my wife will drive me to her workplace in Walla Walla where I will make, oh, a 5 to 7 mile walk back, depending on the route I take. I guarantee you, my friend, that the sermon I will see and sense as I walk will be about love and will pivotally turn on some of the things you've shared here today. Thank you, Bill! Aloha from the Southern Palouse!
Joe
A richer man I have never known my friend. And you share your wealth so freely; that's the beauty of you!
Enjoy your weekend, Bill!
Lots of Love,
Sha
That is beautiful. Enough said.
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