Some Things That Are Better Than Money

Though some say, “You can’t get anywhere without it,” the following things are better than money.

1. Life: It’s easy to forget that the mere fact of conscious existence, that you are alive, is itself a miracle. As the old saying goes, “Every day above ground is a good day.”

2. Health: Rather than thinking of illness as something bad that happens to you, start thinking of health as something good that’s happening to you.

3. Purpose: There is nothing more conducive to long-term happiness than knowing that your actions are making the world a better place.

4. Friendship: Almost everyone has friends, although it’s easy to lose track of them in the rush of events. Take a few minutes to reconnect with some of them today.

5. Family: If you’ve got a good relationship with your family, rejoice. You’re experiencing one of the deepest sources of happiness on the planet. And if you haven’t, work on it.

6. Self-reliance: Feeling secure that you can count on yourself to accomplish what you set out to accomplish creates a quiet but potent happiness.

7. Community: Having the support of a wider group makes you more aware that you’re part of something greater than yourself.

8. Gratitude: Rather than focusing on what you don’t have or what’s out of your reach, you should be ever thankful for the wonderful things already in your life.

9. Laughter: It is impossible to laugh and be miserable at the same time. Regular doses of laughter are more than medicine; it’s the flavour of life.

10. Love: “Conquers All.”

When you create these things in your life, you’ll either become wealthier and happier or, if not, you won’t really care anyway because you would already have gotten what’s important.